Top Systems Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Supports the design, analysis, development, verification, and operation of space-based communications systems. Performs RF link analysis, communications capacity calculations, waveform analysis, mathematical modeling, and system requirements evaluation. Helps optimize system architectures and integrate technical, operational, safety, reliability, security, and certification factors. Develops or uses analytical tools and simulations to demonstrate compliance with system requirements. This is a fully onsite first-shift role with occasional travel.

Develops and verifies satellite ground systems for Boeing’s MILSATCOM program. Responsibilities include requirements analysis and decomposition, systems architecture, interface design, integration and testing, verification, demonstrations, and test documentation. The role supports C2 software development in an agile environment, requirements and risk management, system-of-systems analysis, and customer delivery. This is a fully onsite position requiring an active U.S. Secret clearance and U.S. person status.

Owns system-level design and integration for complex rocket mechanisms, including thrust vector control. Defines requirements, CONOPS, verification plans, and test criteria; leads cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, actuator, GNC, avionics, and software teams. Coordinates design, manufacturing, integration, and testing while managing technical risks, schedules, and flight readiness. Provides hands-on support through test fixture design, sensor specification, automation, and root-cause investigations.

Lead design, architecture, and implementation of APIs, front-end interfaces, and backend services for satellite and ground systems. Guide Agile/DevSecOps development, CI/CD, automated testing, and security practices; lead code reviews, mentor team members, and own features through full lifecycle to deployment.

Supports spacecraft systems engineering across concept development, trade studies, CONOPS, requirements decomposition, interface definition, verification and validation, integration and testing, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution. Coordinates subsystem teams, develops integrated spacecraft designs, analyzes technical data and system architectures, manages configurations and budgets, and resolves cross-functional technical issues using model-based systems engineering.

Designs, develops, analyzes, and verifies RF, digital, and optical communications payloads for space applications. Responsibilities include requirements development, trade studies, system algorithms, MATLAB-based simulations, link and performance analysis, supplier oversight, hardware procurement, design reviews, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and on-orbit operations support. The role supports satellite programs throughout their full life cycle and requires active U.S. Secret clearance and 100% onsite work.

Design, develop, and verify RF, digital, and optical satellite communications payloads. Perform system CONOPS, requirements definition, link and performance analyses, tool development (MATLAB/OOP), integration, test, and supplier oversight across program lifecycle from concept through on-orbit operations.

Develop and maintain software requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, APIs, backend services, and user interfaces for SATCOM mission-planning systems. Work throughout the Agile and DevSecOps lifecycle, including design, coding, integration, testing, deployment, code reviews, automation, security, and performance improvements. Support CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes optimization, databases, geospatial visualization, and software for space systems and ground segments.

Designs and configures standards-based IP, WAN, LAN, and secure government or military network architectures. Evaluates routers, switches, encryption appliances, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and cross-domain solutions. Supports Boeing network services, laboratory activities, and program network designs. Applies routing protocols, software-defined networking, cloud-based services, and open-source networking implementations. The role is fully onsite in El Segundo, includes up to 10% domestic travel, and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Design and verify RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems, develop and validate fixed-point multi-rate DSP architectures, perform link budgets and performance analysis, support ASIC/FPGA system design and prototype demonstrations, and lead integration, verification, and trade studies.

Designs, develops, integrates, and supports complex IT infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Installs and configures operating systems, software, and hardware; administers and optimizes Linux and Windows hosts and servers; manages virtualization platforms; documents support procedures; contributes to information and operational support system design; and researches automated approaches to systems engineering. The role requires U.S. citizenship, eligibility for a Secret security clearance, and work at a facility requiring special access.

Leads multidisciplinary systems engineering teams across architecture, requirements, design, integration, testing, deployment, operations, and maintenance. Provides technical and project leadership, ensures engineering process discipline and program performance, manages complex stakeholder requirements, mitigates technical risks, and contributes to mission integration strategies, product roadmaps, and technology plans for space and ground systems.

Lead or Senior Ground Systems Engineer responsible for designing, integrating, verifying, and testing satellite ground systems. Duties include requirements analysis, interface design, system architecture optimization, test plan/procedure development and execution, system integration and verification, and lifecycle support while following Boeing processes and participating in scaled agile teams.

Leads systems engineering activities for proprietary space programs, including requirements development, interface control, architecture, integration, verification, validation, and testing. Develops ground segment operational products, supports mission operations and ConOps, resolves cross-functional technical issues, and applies model-based systems engineering and automation. The role also leads requirements management, risk analysis, test planning, and technical teams while mentoring and training engineers.

Leads systems engineering activities for proprietary space programs, including requirements management, system architecture, integration, verification, validation, and testing. Develops test plans and operational products, resolves cross-functional technical issues, evaluates system performance and interfaces, and supports mission operations. The role is fully onsite, supports scaled agile development, and requires an active U.S. Top Secret clearance or qualifying recent investigation/continuous vetting.

Leads systems engineering activities for proprietary space and ground systems programs, including requirements development and management, interface control documentation, architecture, integration, testing, verification, validation, risk management, and technical issue resolution. Supports concept of operations, product development, configuration management, automation, model-based systems engineering, and scaled agile delivery. The role is fully onsite and requires an active U.S. Top Secret clearance and U.S. Person status.

Lead and perform systems engineering for MILSATCOM ground mission planning systems: define and verify requirements, design interfaces and architecture, support integration and test, ensure system security, reliability and maintainability, mentor teams, coordinate with suppliers and government stakeholders, and present technical material at program reviews.

Plans and executes end-to-end space system integration and test programs covering spacecraft, ground systems, software, hardware, and external interfaces. Develops test requirements, procedures, scripts, and automation; performs lab and flight hardware testing; troubleshoots issues; supports verification, validation, sell-off, launch, and operations readiness. Coordinates multifunctional teams, presents technical reviews, designs and operates special test equipment, and contributes to process improvements.

Plans and executes end-to-end space system integration and test programs spanning spacecraft, ground systems, software, hardware, and external interfaces. Develops test requirements, procedures, scripts, and configurations; performs lab and flight hardware testing; operates special test equipment; analyzes data; troubleshoots issues; and supports verification, validation, sell-off, launch, and operations readiness. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, communicates status, presents reviews, and improves testing processes.

Designs and integrates fault protection, redundancy, and autonomy architectures for first-of-kind spacecraft and missions. Coordinates stakeholders, customers, and subject matter experts; develops requirements, failure analyses, review packages, and recovery procedures; supports technology integration, spacecraft mission operations, and anomaly response. The role requires broad systems engineering knowledge, cross-functional leadership, occasional after-hours support, and fully onsite work at a designated Boeing location.

Designs and integrates operational concepts for space missions and first-of-kind space vehicles. Coordinates stakeholders, customers, and subject matter experts; supports technology integration; develops leadership review packages; leads system trade studies, architecture development, functional analysis, and cross-segment issue resolution. Applies MBSE tools to capture system architecture and operational concepts while working with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role is fully onsite and requires occasional after-hours support.

Oversee optical systems for space missions, including EO/IR sensors, laser systems, and optical communications payloads. Develop mission requirements, model and simulate optical performance, conduct ground and on-orbit testing, manage interfaces and suppliers, coordinate complex technical projects, and support proposals. The role also involves optical hardware calibration, performance validation, data processing, link-budget development, and mentoring engineers.

Leads end-to-end systems verification and validation for complex aerospace and defense programs. Develops verification strategies, plans, procedures, traceability matrices, compliance documentation, status reports, metrics, and dashboards. Applies MBSE and Lean engineering practices, collaborates across software, hardware, test, quality, manufacturing, and program teams, supports technical and customer reviews, mitigates verification risks, and mentors junior systems engineers.

The Ground Systems Engineer will develop and verify satellite ground systems, engage in design trade studies, and support integration and testing processes against customer requirements.

Develops ground-segment operational products for space systems, supports mission-level system threads, and performs ground and system integration and testing. Creates test procedures, conducts verification tests, contributes to concepts of operations and product design, analyzes system architectures, and resolves cross-functional technical issues. The role requires collaboration across engineering disciplines and experience with space systems, software verification, scripting, configuration management, and Agile processes.