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Systems Engineer (Associate and Expert)

Boeing


Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 91800 - 124200
Posted: 4 October 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Systems Engineer (Associate and Expert)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) Space Weapons and Information Systems is seeking Systems Engineers (Associate and Expert) to support the Wideband Global Satellite (WGS) Ground Satellite Configuration & Control Element (GSCCE) Modernization effort in Colorado Springs CO. This role supports current system upgrades for upcoming WGS satellite launches and future development initiatives with responsibility spanning the full product lifecycle from concept and development through maintenance and customer support. The selected candidate will operate in a fast-paced modified-agile environment contributing to product documentation development and broader systems engineering activities including system design integration sustainment and support of technical deliverables such as SOWs and test procedures. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems engineering problem-solving technical and communication skills along with the ability to collaborate effectively in team-based environments and contribute to the success of a complex mission-critical program.

Position Responsibilities by Functional Area

Hardware

  • Perform system design analysis of ground infrastructure hardware baselines
  • Analyze performance requirements and allocation to segments and subsystems
  • Develop and execute simulation and modeling to assess GSCCE system performance attributes
  • Establish and support system-level management and interfaces
  • Identify evaluate and review design decisions trade studies and architecture improvements
  • Develop and manage risk and opportunity baselines

Requirements

  • Establish and maintain requirements baselines including analysis derivation allocation and traceability
  • Manage requirements and system mission threads
  • Decompose complex requirements into executable user stories
  • Map and document system requirements

Documentation

  • Document system design analyses performance analyses and simulation and modeling results
  • Support verification and validation activities for hardware prototypes and onboard software qualification
  • Write reusable high-quality test procedures
  • Design and document test campaigns spanning simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments
  • Document test data defects and results and communicate findings to cross-functional teams
  • Maintain technical documentation for requirements design decisions trade studies interfaces and risk and opportunity baselines

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position is 100% onsite.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain secret clearance post start (An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required)
  • 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
  • 2 years of proven experience performing software integration test validation and verification documentation for systems engineering
  • Must be familiar with all types of documentation and repositories including all Microsoft Tools.
  • 2 years of experience with Web Service integrations (REST / SOAP APIs)
  • 2 years of experience with software integration and end to end testing methodologies
  • Experience Decomposing complex requirements into executable discrete user stories

Preferred Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Level 3: 5 years of proven experience performing software integration test validation and verification documentation for systems engineering
  • Active Secret Clearance or higher
  • Must be familiar with all types of documentation and repositories including all Microsoft Tools.
  • 5 years of experience with Web Service integrations (REST / SOAP APIs)
  • 3 years of experience with software integration and end to end testing methodologies


Typical Education/Experience:

Associate Level 2: 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 2 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.

Expert Level 3: 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 5 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 CompanysConflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

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 businessconsiderations.


Summary Pay Range:

Associate Level 2: $91800 - $124200

Expert Level 3: $112200 - $151800

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret 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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