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Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior)

Boeing


Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 164900 - 223100
Posted: 2 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company


Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) Space and Launch Division seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior) supporting the team in Schriever CO. Our team develops new global military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) ground systems that manage transmission of protected tactical waveform (a type of secure anti-jam communication) over Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites and terminals. Space and Launch work with proprietary customers and creates next generation technologies in space. We work all facets of engineering: technology investment concept development proposal writing requirements and design build integration test and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.


The Lead Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior) is part of a high-performing team immersed in dynamic satellite operations and engineering activities. As a member of our WGS on-orbit team you lead a small team in supporting platform operations and engineering for 10 on-orbit satellites.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Advise customers on satellite operation and maintenance activities
  • Advise customers on ground command and control system operations
  • Conduct technical meetings author database and software change requests
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Identify create and implement software tools to improve team efficiency
  • Perform ground computer system software and database testing
  • Author maintain review and support satellite operations procedures.
  • Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation
  • Conduct technical analyses and studies then provide recommendations
  • Perform satellite data trending and analysis to determine spacecraft performance
  • Perform problem solving and support other engineers in a team environment
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers in the development of engineering skills knowledge and task execution.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 14 years of Systems Engineering experience or academic combination or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain a certification in one or more operational positions through training and evaluation
  • If not already within commuting distance of Schriever AFB willingness and ability to relocate at own expense

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience responding to anomalies for on-orbit communications satellites
  • Software quality test and validation experience
  • Experience working closely with US Military customers in an operational and training environment
  • Project Management experience
  • Data analysis experience
  • Experience developing software or engineering tools

Typical Education & Experience:

Lead (level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.


Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.


Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation.


Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.


Shift:

Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated on-call support outside of typical business hours.


Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.


The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs anda number ofprograms that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.


The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Refer to Engineer Job Classifications Appendix for further clarification on the use of this job locations where SPEEA representation applies this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.


Summary Pay Range: $164900 - $223100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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