Space Missions Systems Communications Chief Engineer

Boeing

. Provide technical leadership, problem resolution, and engineering processes for Communication Systems programs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesLead💰 $210,800 - $285,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Communication Systems Engineering, including hardware design, integration, and testing, while leading and mentoring engineering teams. Possesses a strong understanding of government and commercial communications systems requirements and strategic planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Communication Systems EngineeringSpace Communication Systems DesignTechnical LeadershipEngineering Team ManagementU.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Hardware DesignSubsystem ProductionIntegration TestingVerification TestingOn-Orbit TestingTechnical Readiness ReviewsFailure Review BoardsEngineering Strategy DevelopmentTechnology RoadmapsConflict of Interest Assessment

Soft Skills

Problem ResolutionMentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

ABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Engineering ProcessesCommunication Systems RequirementsTechnical Independent ReviewsNon-Advocate ReviewsAffordability Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership, problem resolution, and engineering processes for Communication Systems programs
Oversee communications systems hardware design, subsystem production, factory assembly, integration, verification testing, on-orbit testing, and sustainment
Understand government and commercial communications systems requirements, operations, and system integration
Partner with Site Leadership, Program Managers, Capability Directors, Business Chief Engineers, and IPT leads on design direction and engineering policies
Ensure execution of Technical Readiness Reviews and Failure Review Boards
Develop and execute long-term Communication Systems Engineering strategy and affordability initiatives
Support new business activities and lead engineering review assessments for proposals
Influence program strategy, technology roadmaps, and proposal success
Derive product and technology insertion roadmaps from the Strategic Plan across programs
Lead and mentor an engineering team delivering space communication capabilities
Manage Communication Systems engineering skills and key personnel resources
Implement engineering functional excellence across people, processes, tools, and practices
Drive integration of advanced technologies with First Time Quality
Implement Technical Independent Reviews and Non-Advocate Reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance required
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-US equivalent qualifications
10+ years of experience in communication/systems engineering
10+ years of experience designing space communication systems
Conflict of Interest assessment process required
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred
10+ years of experience leading engineering teams preferred
Typically 20 or more years' related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience
ABET accreditation preferred, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance programs
Disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility