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Boeing

Satellite Systems Engineer – Mid-Level, Lead

Boeing

. Advise customers on satellite operation and maintenance .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $112,200 - $185,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in satellite operations, ground command and control systems, and systems engineering, with a strong focus on software quality testing and validation. Proven ability to lead teams and conduct technical analyses to enhance spacecraft performance and operational procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Active Secret U.S. Security ClearanceSystems Engineering ExperienceSoftware Quality Test and Validation ExperienceBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Related FieldMILSATCOM Ground Systems Support

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Hard Skills
Satellite OperationsGround Command and Control SystemsSoftware TestingDatabase Change RequestsTechnical AnalysisData Trending and AnalysisSimulation ConfigurationProcedure ValidationProblem SolvingTeam Leadership
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationTechnical Meeting ParticipationCustomer AdvisingSupport for Engineers
Industry Keywords
MILSATCOMWGS SatellitesProtected Tactical WaveformU.S. Person StatusExport Control Compliance

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Advise customers on satellite operation and maintenance
  • Advise customers on ground command and control system operations
  • Participate in technical meetings
  • Author database and software change requests
  • 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 and provide recommendations
  • Perform satellite data trending and analysis to determine spacecraft performance
  • Solve problems and support other engineers in a team environment
  • Lead a small team supporting platform operations and engineering for 10 on-orbit satellites
  • Support development of MILSATCOM ground systems managing protected tactical waveform transmission over WGS satellites and terminals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 3+ years of related experience for level 3 or 5+ years for level 4
  • Systems Engineering experience
  • Software quality test and validation experience
  • Willingness and ability to relocate at own expense if not within commuting distance of Schriever AFB
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-US equivalent qualifications
  • U.S. Person status required for U.S. export control compliance
  • Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
  • Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated on-call support outside typical business hours
  • Successful completion of Boeing's Conflict of Interest assessment process
  • Subject to post-offer drug testing when applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base pay
  • Variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Occasional compensated on-call support outside of typical business hours