Spacecraft Systems Engineer Job at Boeing (El Segundo)

Lead Systems Engineer

Magdrive is developing the next generation of spacecraft propulsion. Our thruste...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

65000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Magdrive

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in systems engineering and product delivery in aerospace/space (or other complex engineering domains), including 2+ years in a senior capacity
Skilled at defining and managing system requirements and interfaces
Proven ability to plan and manage system integration and testing
Strong problem-solving and trade-off decision-making skills
Effective communicator and collaborator across disciplines
Direct space domain experience (e.g. spacecraft, propulsion, or satellite systems)

Job Responsibility

Define, implement, and maintain the system architecture for flight hardware and ground support systems
Own system-level requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), verification plans, and risk register
Ensure full traceability from customer needs to subsystem specifications and test cases
Plan and oversee system integration across hardware, software, and test environments
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure systems are buildable, testable, and deliverable
Support Product/Program teams with flight-readiness reviews and customer delivery milestones
Design, implement, and maintain systems engineering tools and processes (e.g. MBSE, configuration control, gated reviews)
Codify organisational knowledge into scalable workflows
Work closely with Product, Program, and Engineering teams to align technical decisions with delivery goals
Act as a system-level technical interface with customers and external partners

What we offer

25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus long-service awards (up to 30 days)
Private medical insurance
Flexible working hours
Remote working where possible
Financial support for home office setup

Fulltime

Spacecraft Operations Engineer

As a member of the Spacecraft Operations team, ensure in-flight operations, anom...

Location

Germany , Darmstadt

Salary:

Not provided

Sopra Steria

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A university degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or discipline relevant to the job profile
experience of Spacecraft Operations preferably on Earth Orbit (GEO), spinning and/or 3-axis stabilized spacecraft with responsibility for one or more platform subsystems or instruments during operational validation, commissioning or routine operations phases
solid, demonstrable operational experience beyond just console use
practical understanding of spacecraft subsystems, especially AOCS
contributed to operational engineering tasks
experience of Spacecraft Operations Preparation preferably on Low Earth Orbit (LEO), with responsibility on development and validation of operational baseline (procedures, database etc.) including validation tools (e.g., S/C simulator) and ground segment M&C facilities
experience in satellite performance monitoring and reporting aspects including anomaly analysis and solving in liaison with satellite industry, procedure change control and configuration management processes
experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, on-board software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities
experience of SCOS 2000 mission control systems and use of the APEX operations procedures preparation and execution tool
proven experience in the phases of LEOP and commissioning

Job Responsibility

Ensure proper in-flight operations for the Metep/Metop-SG spacecraft and provide on-call service
perform mission planning checks, monitoring daily operations in the on-call period
check and report about health and performance of assigned subsystems
contribute to anomaly investigation and resolution
develop and maintain operational baseline for anomaly handling and efficiency improvements
participate in spacecraft routine support activities provided by the satellite manufacturer
prepare annual performance reports for spacecraft subsystems
raise anomaly reports
assist in use of APEX procedure configuration tools/software
contribute to EPS/EPS-SG SIM development and maintenance

What we offer

An exciting and dynamic international working environment
inclusive and committed employer promoting a respectful working environment
encouragement for gender diversity and inclusivity

Fulltime

New

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

At Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, you will be part of a close-knit ...

Location

United States , Los Angeles; El Segundo

Salary:

104550.00 - 188750.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or other relevant engineering or science discipline
Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant aerospace industry experience, preferably with spacecraft systems
Demonstrated leadership and communications skills
Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering principles and techniques
Demonstrated familiarity with program management principles and tools
Demonstrated experience with power, mass, and other system budgets
Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis and flow-down
Demonstrated experience with design verification and validation processes
Demonstrated experience with configuration management
Demonstrated experience with satellite level integration and test processes

Job Responsibility

Supporting the technical execution for programs and leading teams developing spacecraft systems
Creating, monitoring, and guiding requirements definition, spacecraft design, procurement and fabrication, integration and test, and verification and validation of the overall space vehicle system
Interacting with subsystem and unit engineers, manufacturing and test personnel, and program management
Managing the technical elements of the space vehicle system
Performing all aspects of spacecraft systems engineering including performing preliminary concept development, trade studies, CONOPS definition, requirements decomposition and allocation, interface requirements definition, requirements verification and validation, support to integration and test operations, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution
Collaborating with program and financial leadership to ensure successful programmatic execution
Applying an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced solution for space systems
Understanding spacecraft subsystems functions and interfaces. Develop integrated spacecraft system designs and solutions
Coordinating and communicating with subsystem engineering teams to ensure system execution
Applying model-based systems engineering techniques for the definition of the spacecraft system

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

New

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

104550.00 - 188750.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

January 30, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or other relevant engineering or science discipline
Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant aerospace industry experience, preferably with spacecraft systems
Demonstrated leadership and communications skills
Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering principles and techniques
Demonstrated familiarity with program management principles and tools
Demonstrated experience with power, mass, and other system budgets
Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis and flow-down
Demonstrated experience with design verification and validation processes
Demonstrated experience with configuration management
Demonstrated experience with satellite level integration and test processes

Job Responsibility

Support the technical execution for programs and lead teams developing spacecraft systems
Create, monitor, and guide requirements definition, spacecraft design, procurement and fabrication, integration and test, and verification and validation of the overall space vehicle system
Interact with subsystem and unit engineers, manufacturing and test personnel, and program management
Manage the technical elements of the space vehicle system
Perform preliminary concept development, trade studies, CONOPS definition, requirements decomposition and allocation, interface requirements definition, requirements verification and validation, support to integration and test operations, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution
Collaborate with program and financial leadership to ensure successful programmatic execution
Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced solution for space systems
Understand spacecraft subsystems functions and interfaces
Develop integrated spacecraft system designs and solutions
Coordinate and communicate with subsystem engineering teams to ensure system execution

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

Head of Engineering

As a direct report to the CEO, you will play a critical role in building a resil...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

C12 Quantum Electronics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree and/or Ph.D. in physics, engineering or a related technical field
10+ years of engineering leadership experience in high-tech industries such as semiconductors, advanced instrumentation, or quantum technologies
Proven experience in systems engineering of highly complex, large-scale technologies (e.g.quantum computers, spacecraft, aircraft, or multidisciplinary hardware systems)
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), experience with an MBSE software platform and knowledge of system modelling, simulations, and analysis tools
Knowledge of quantum devices, cryogenic systems and RF/microwave systems or precision measurement tools (experience in at least one is required)
Thorough understanding of semiconductor design, integration & process modules including e-beam lithography, dry etch, wet etch, chemical vapour deposition (CVD), sputtering, and atomic layer deposition (ALD)
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in English is mandatory, fluency in French is preferred

Job Responsibility

Systems engineering: Guiding “the system” through its entire lifecycle - from initial conceptualisation and design through detailed development and rigorous validation
Collaborate with product, design & R&D teams to define, refine, and document system requirements that align with technical and business goals
Maintaining a system-level perspective, integrating cross-functional & external inputs and identifying technological barriers to industrialisation
Acting as a communication hub for technical decision-making and documentation, ensuring that the R&D knowledge is captured, understood, and applied throughout development
Defining and documenting validation test plans of components/sub-systems/systems to verify that each of them meets its specifications and performance targets
Collaborating with partnerships and supply teams to support informed make-or-buy decisions
Manufacturing & advance testing facilities: Designing, developing, and deploying a new quantum production line optimised for carbon nanotube-based quantum chips, building on processes developed by the R&D teams
to establish a stable, scalable process that enables high-throughput production.
Overseeing the conception, construction, and commissioning of advanced measurement and testing facilities
Collaborating with research and product teams to translate prototypes into scalable and manufacturable designs

Fulltime

New

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

87550.00 - 153750.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

January 30, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or other relevant engineering or science discipline
Minimum of 1 year’s directly relevant aerospace industry experience, preferably with spacecraft systems
Demonstrated experience with MBSE software and principles (Cameo, SysML, UML, etc.)
Demonstrated leadership and communications skills
Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering principles and techniques
Demonstrated familiarity with power, mass, and other system budgets
Demonstrated familiarity with requirements analysis and flow-down
Demonstrated familiarity with design verification and validation processes
Demonstrated familiarity with configuration management
Demonstrated familiarity with satellite level integration and test processes

Job Responsibility

Own model-based systems engineering development for satellite programs
Support all aspects of spacecraft systems engineering including performing preliminary concept development, trade studies, CONOPS definition, requirements decomposition and allocation, interface requirements definition, requirements verification and validation, support to integration and test operations, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution
Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced solution for space systems
Understand spacecraft subsystems functions and interfaces. Develop integrated spacecraft system designs and solutions
Coordinate and communicate with subsystem engineering teams to ensure system execution
Participate in software integration and test activities to ensure mission functionality prior to deployment into operations
Perform tasks to analyze technical data, verify and sustain specific systems configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements
Perform various analyses to optimize the spacecraft system and/or system architecture
Resolve cross-functional technical issues

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k plan
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

New

Senior Systems Engineer

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team with responsibilit...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

Not provided

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer (ideally 7+ years’ experience)
Experience of designing space missions starting from end-user requirements (cradle-to-grave)
Experience of designing and analysing space and ground segments to the sub-system level
Experience in requirements and verification management
Ideally with experience of spacecraft level verification testing
Ideally with system experience of in-orbit commissioning and associated spacecraft operations
A good degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths
Good working knowledge of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures
Good knowledge of a wide range of satellite applications, e.g. Earth observation, communications, navigation, science etc.
Good knowledge of requirements management

Job Responsibility

Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid / tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers
System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs
System engineering throughout all project phases: Requirements management and engineering
Preliminary and critical design phase activities, including mission conops development
System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs
System assembly and integration
Test planning, requirement verification testing, and system validation
System commissioning and operations
Perform cost, risk, schedule and performance trades
Lead / support technical studies for a variety of customers

What we offer

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
Share Incentive Plan
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
High Street Discount Scheme

New

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Mid-Career) – Millennium Space Systems. Thermal Eng...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

102000.00 - 182500.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

February 09, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields
2 or more years of experience in the design, development, analysis, implementation, testing, and/or operation of spacecraft thermal systems or other related complex thermal systems
Proficiency with thermal analysis tools (e.g. Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, Thermica)
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses at the board, component, subsystem, and system level
Develop systems and spacecraft element thermal models to predict thermal loads, impacts, and temperature margins to support system design
Brief design and analysis materials to program managers, customers, and/or sponsors
Identify all materials, processes, and facilities to achieve a qualified spacecraft thermal design and operation
Assists in proposal and new business development efforts
Support thermal verification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting
Support the development of tools to aide in conceptual designs and post-processing analysis
Potential to cross-train with MLI team for hands-on support

What we offer

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Boeing

Location:
United States , El Segundo

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Expiration:
March 31, 2026

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