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Satellite Ground System Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Demonstrated expertise in satellite ground system architecture, operations, and data processing. * Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Demonstrated expertise in satellite ground system architecture, operations, and data processing. * Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Ground Systems Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

... satellite, mission system, or ground segment data products. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200 ... ing services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely ...

Aerospace Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$170K - $210K/yr

This role provides deep engineering expertise to the development, integration, and sustainment of ground systems supporting missile warning satellite constellations - including command and control ...

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

OHB Italia is seeking for its Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Rome, Milan or Turin for immediate start a Ground System Engineer & Architect m/f Ref. Ground Sys_2026Your Tasks * Definition of ...

R&D Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$152K - $190K/yr

Demonstrated expertise in satellite ground system architecture, operations, and inference pipelines ... Ground Systems Engineering: In-depth knowledge of systems engineering and integration as applied to ...

Title: Ground System Engineer III BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the ... satellite imagery data available to global users and science organizations. Why You'll Love This ...

R&D Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$152K - $190K/yr

Demonstrated expertise in satellite ground system architecture, operations, and inference pipelines ... Ground Systems Engineering: In-depth knowledge of systems engineering and integration as applied to ...

Title: Ground System Engineer III BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the ... satellite imagery data available to global users and science organizations. Why You'll Love This ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for satellite ground system engineer in the United States is $110,228.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,500.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Lead or Senior Satellite Systems Ground Systems Engineer

Seal Beach, CA • On-site

Boeing
Aviation • 10K+ employees

$108K - $148K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Lead or Senior Satellite Systems Ground Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program is seeking a Lead or Senior Ground Systems Engineer to develop our nation's next generation of satellite ground systems in El Segundo, CA. This position is for Ground Systems Engineer who enjoys the opportunity to work on multiple phases of our ground system development programs. The successful candidate will be developing the cutting-edge technology in an agile environment. We seek candidates who have skills in systems engineering or willing to learn and want to bring their skills to the next level through mentorship and hands-on development which include the analysis of system requirements and subsystem requirements, interface design documents, support ground systems architecture and design, system integration, system test, system verification, and demonstration to assure that the ground system satisfies the intent of the customer requirements. Additionally, the applicant will be trained in the use of Boeing and Ground processes and procedures.

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

  • Ground system integration and test and formal qualification
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and works well in a team environment
  • Familiarity with the concept of requirement verifications and test process

As a member of the MILSATCOM Program Team, you'll be involved in the ground system verification and test and support of the customer's delivery system. The team will 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 basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
  • Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
  • Performs analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture
  • Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success
  • Supports the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • 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).
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • Experience in verification and test of ground systems.
  • 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

  • Experience in writing requirements and ICDs of the ground systems
  • Experience in developing, generating, and executing the system test plans, procedures, and reports
  • Experience working in the team of systems engineers using scaled agile development process
  • Experience in system requirements generation, verification and system integration and test (I&T) at least 3 years
  • Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
  • Active US Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Level 5: 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

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

Drug Free Workplace:

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

Relocation:

This position offersrelocation based on candidate eligibility.Note:Basicrelocation will be offeredfor eligible internal candidates.

Pay & Benefits:

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, anda number ofprograms 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Lead - Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

Summary Pay Range (Senior - Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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