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CMM Operator - 1st Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... contractors, and Tier I suppliers. Our precision-machined components support mission-critical commercial and defense programs for industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop ...

CMM Operator - 1st Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... contractors, and Tier I suppliers. Our precision-machined components support mission-critical commercial and defense programs for industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop ...

CMM Operator - 1st Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... contractors, and Tier I suppliers. Our precision-machined components support mission-critical commercial and defense programs for industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop ...

CMM Operator - 3rd Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... contractors, and Tier I suppliers. Our precision-machined components support mission-critical commercial and defense programs for industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop ...

CMM Operator - 2ND Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... contractors, and Tier I suppliers. Our precision-machined components support mission-critical commercial and defense programs for industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop ...

CMM Operator - 3rd Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... contractors, and Tier I suppliers. Our precision-machined components support mission-critical commercial and defense programs for industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop ...

CMM Operator - 2nd Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$33.60 - $50.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... contractors, and Tier I suppliers. Our precision-machined components support mission-critical commercial and defense programs for industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop ...

CMM Operator - 3rd Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... contractors, and Tier I suppliers. Our precision-machined components support mission-critical commercial and defense programs for industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for boeing contractor in Colorado is $27.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.22 and $35.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Boeing Contractor is an individual hired by a third-party company to work on projects for Boeing. These contractors may specialize in various fields such as engineering, IT, supply chain management, or manufacturing. They perform similar tasks to direct Boeing employees but are employed by an external organization rather than Boeing itself. Contractors often work on a temporary or project-based basis and may have different benefits and work conditions than full-time Boeing employees.

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Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer Trainer - (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 613 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 540 rated manufacturers


Job description

Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer Trainer - (Associate or Mid-Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program, is seeking Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer Trainers (Level 2 or 3) to provide leadership and guidance in development of our nation's next generation of satellite ground mission planning systems in Colorado Springs, CO.

We are seeking an Operations Trainer to design, deliver, and evolve the training curriculum and associated operational documentation for Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Mission Planning systems. You will prepare military personnel, civilian operators, and contractors to configure, schedule, and optimize critical strategic and tactical communication payloads. This role directly ensures combat readiness and uninterrupted secure communications for joint and coalition warfighters.

We seek candidates with interest and skills in the following areas:

  • Ground system engineering, software integration and test, and formal qualification

  • Candidate should possess excellent communications skills to participate in requirements, architecture reviews, have a thorough understanding of version control and system quality attributes, such as testability, portability and maintainability, and enjoy a self-driven and collaborative development approach.

  • Candidate should possess excellent communications skills and works well in a team environment.

  • Must be able to interact well with System Engineers/Analysts/Software developers as well as other members of the Integrated Product Team.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in presenting at program major reviews as well as lead the technical contents of all system technical documents.

  • Curriculum Development: Design structured training modules for MILSATCOM payload scheduling, link budget analysis, and anti-jam Configuration.

  • Instructional Delivery: Lead classroom, simulator, and hands-on technical training sessions for MILSATCOM system administrators and planners.

  • Simulation Execution: Create and execute realistic operational simulation exercises, including electronic warfare (EW) interference and jamming scenarios.

  • Certification Standards: Define qualification baselines, evaluate trainee proficiency, and maintain comprehensive compliance and certification records.

  • Documentation Maintenance: Update technical training manuals, Joint Pubs references, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on software upgrades.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with system engineers, space operators, and network managers to translate technical capabilities into operational training.

  • Experience using Atlassian Jira

As a member of the MILSATCOM Mission Planning Development Team, you'll be working with supplier/contractor software, system engineering, and test teams on requirement generation, requirement verification, support to the customer's delivered system. The team will work closely with customer on requirement generation, development the ground mission planning system, then develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports of the ground system and systems from single components to larger functional systems.The MILSATCOM Program Team offers a collaborative causal, but professional mentoring environment with long-term potential for career growth into technical and management positions.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.

  • Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

  • Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.

  • Develops, curriculum, certification standards, operations documentation and delivers training to the operations personnel.

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in MILSATCOM operations, mission planning, aerospace training, or a related military space domain.

  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of RF communications, satellite links, transponder loading, and military communication architectures.

  • System Familiarity: Operational knowledge of key MILSATCOM systems.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • 2+ years of Engineering or operational training experience

  • Must be willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experienced, Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

  • Experience with Agile processes

  • Possess basic orbital dynamics. RF communications, satellite links, transponder loading, and military communication architectures.

  • Experience with Satellite Bus and Payload Resource Management

  • Familiarity with System Integration and Test processes and execution

  • System Familiarity: Operational knowledge of key MILSATCOM systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate (Level 2): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid-Level (Level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range Associate (Level 2): $91,800 - $124,200

Summary Pay Range Mid-Level (Level 3): $112,200 - $151,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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