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Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead)

Boeing


Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced Senior or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) Space Weapons and Information Systems (SW&IS) is seeking a Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced Senior or Lead) in El Segundo California.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to interpret requirements and develop conceptual spacecraft configurations and layouts using computer-aided design tools

  • Support high-level systems engineering trades and analyses to balance spacecraft configurations to optimize performance risk schedule and cost

  • Present work at design integration and campaign reviews

  • Work with spacecraft architects to establish innovative solutions to spacecraft structure propulsion power and payload systems to meet customer needs.

  • Proactive problem-solver who thinks on their feet and adapts to sudden strategic changes

  • Responsible for providing proposal content and products including drawings layouts and 3-D models

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance/SCI Post-Start is required.

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical Civil Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

  • Level 3: typically 5 or more years related work experience

  • Level 4: typically 9 or more years related work experience

  • Level 5: typically 14 or more years related work experience

  • 5 years of experience developing 3D CAD models and drawings

  • 5 years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and/or support space products

  • Experience working within a fast-paced team environment which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with program leadership internal and external customer representatives and development teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5 years of experience using Creo CAD tools

  • 5 years of applied experience in developing and providing instruction of technical documentation for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

  • Experience with space platform structures or subsystems design and integration

  • Experience with space deployable systems design and integration

  • Experience supporting proposal activities including hardware configuration development and costing

  • TS/SCI level clearance

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift Work Statement:

  • This position is for 1st shift

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 criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

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 and a number of programs 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.

Summary pay range Level 3: $ 111350 $ 150650

Summary pay range Level 4: $ 135150 $ 182850

Summary pay range Level 5: $ 165750 $ 224250

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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