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

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Lead ConOps & Architecture Engineer - Experimental Space Programs

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Experimental Systems Group (ESG) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead ConOps & Architecture Engineer to join our team located in Seal Beach, CA, with potential options to work from El Segundo, CA, Aurora, CO or Herndon, VA based on candidate eligibility. As a ConOps & Architecture Engineer in ESG, you will have the opportunity to personally contribute to the development of new first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which is continuing to shape the future of space technology while currently flying its eighth mission.

As a member of our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Mission Design team, you will join a diverse team of system architects, Concept of Operations (ConOps) developers, fault and autonomy designers, and recommended operating procedure (ROP) authors.

As a ConOps and Architecture Engineer, you will be expected to lead coordination across all internal and external stakeholders to drive development and implementation of an operational concept for an executable space mission. You will serve as a core point of contact for customers and will work directly with subject matter experts across the business to quickly iterate and converge on achievable solutions that meet our customers’ needs. Our development timelines are aggressive and you will be asked to develop solutions to previously unsolved problems.

In this role, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to bring concept of operations to fruition in support of our customers’ mission objectives. You will work both as an individual contributor and as a major project lead. An ideal candidate has a strong technical background across all spacecraft subsystems with particular depth in spacecraft operations, as well as a strong system background spanning both space and ground domains. You will need to be able to dive into broad, minimally-defined design spaces and effectively lead integrated efforts.

Responsibilities

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  • Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions
  • Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership
  • Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere
  • Lead and drive complex system trade studies to closure
  • Ensure proper system architecture is in place to support mission objectives
  • Lead functional analysis and decomposition for mission activities
  • Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to resolve cross-segment issues
  • Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to capture the system architecture and operational concept

Requirements

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  • This position requires an active U.S.Top Secret/SCI 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 with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
  • 3+ years of experience leading or managing cross-functional or cross-organizational teams within engineering and/or test.
  • 3+ years of direct experience with Satellite Systems Engineering groups.
  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, and/or software engineering.

  • Master’s degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
  • 7 years of systems engineering experience
  • 5 years of project management experience
  • Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
  • Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems
  • Experience with spacecraft mission operations
  • Experience with applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to space programs
  • Broad knowledge across spacecraft subsystems
  • Experience with spacecraft ground development

Not Applicable

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.

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 criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.  

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What We Offer

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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. 

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

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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August 31, 2026
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