Space Systems Engineer – Associate, Experienced

Boeing

. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement an operational concept for a space mission .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $98,600 - $162,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for space programs, with a strong focus on system architecture, operational concepts, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and deliver solutions that meet mission objectives in the aerospace sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Space Systems EngineeringCross-Functional Team CollaborationSpacecraft Mission OperationsProject Management (PMP)

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringFunctional AnalysisSystem ArchitectureRequirements DevelopmentSpacecraft Subsystems KnowledgeAutonomous SystemsSpacecraft Ground DevelopmentConOps DevelopmentTrade StudiesTechnology Integration

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder CoordinationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

MBSE ToolsEngineering SoftwareSimulation ToolsData Analysis ToolsProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceProject Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Space MissionSpace VehiclesLaunch VehiclesUnmanned SystemsSpacecraft OperationsEngineering TechnologyAerospace SectorExport Control ComplianceMulti-Discipline Engineering TeamsConflict of Interest Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement an operational concept for a space mission
Serve as point of contact for customers and work with subject matter experts to identify achievable solutions meeting customer needs
Support technology integration and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions
Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership
Drive complex system trade studies to closure
Ensure system architecture supports mission objectives
Perform functional analysis and decomposition for mission activities
Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to resolve cross-segment issues
Use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to capture system architecture and operational concepts
Work with system architects, ConOps developers, fault and autonomy designers, and Recommended Operating Procedure authors
Contribute to development of new space vehicles and missions, including autonomous reusable spaceplane technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance; a U.S. security clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active
U.S. Citizenship required for the security clearance
U.S. Person required for U.S. export control compliance, including U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
1+ years of related experience for level 2 or 3+ years for level 3
Experience in space systems and working with multi-discipline engineering teams
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-US equivalent qualifications
Experience with systems or software engineering on space-based systems
Experience with architecture, ConOps, and requirements for space-based systems and associated ground support systems
Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, autonomous systems, or unmanned systems
Experience with spacecraft mission operations
Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to space programs
Experience with spacecraft ground development
Broad knowledge across spacecraft subsystems
Master's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry is preferred
3+ years of systems engineering experience is preferred
2 years of project management experience and PMP are preferred
Strong spoken, written, and visual communication skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated ad hoc support outside typical business hours
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
Post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing when policy criteria are met

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
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Occasional compensated ad hoc support outside of typical business hours
Basic relocation for eligible internal candidates