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Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineers – Space Autonomy Systems - (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

The Boeing Company

El Segundo, CAFull-time$100–207K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$100–207K/yr
Location
El Segundo, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

Boeing’s Space Mission Systems team is seeking Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineers at associate, experienced, or lead levels to develop and manage subsystems for secured autonomous satellite network systems in El Segundo. The work includes subsystem engineering across requirements, design, analysis, integration, testing, and verification, with collaboration across multiple disciplines. The position is expected to be 100% onsite and requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Requirements Definition, nice to haveSystems Design, nice to haveSystems Analysis, nice to haveSystems Integration, nice to haveTesting and Verification, nice to haveNetworking Principles, nice to haveTCP/IP, nice to haveRouting, nice to haveSwitching, nice to haveNetwork Protocols, nice to haveSystem Modeling, nice to haveSimulation Tools, nice to haveMBSE Tools, nice to haveSysML, nice to haveCameo, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance, requiredBachelor of Science in Listed Fields or Equivalent, required3+ Years Aerospace or High-Tech Experience, required5+ Years Related Work Experience or Equivalent, nice to have9+ Years Related Work Experience or Equivalent, nice to haveU.S. Person, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineers – Space Autonomy Systems - (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems is seeking Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineers (Level 2, 3, or 4) to develop and manage C&DH Subsystems for Boeing secured autonomous satellite network systems in El Segundo, CA.

C&DH Subsystem engineering assignments include requirements definition and flow down, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. You will resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams is crucial. You will work with management and experts across multiple disciplines including GNC subsystem engineering, software engineering, Communications Security (COMSEC) design, Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design, electronic hardware design & test, spacecraft integration, and end-to-end system engineering. Foundational knowledge of networking principles including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems. Some familiarity with system modeling and simulation tools, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo) will be a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Gather, define, and document system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition
  • Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and function
  • Participate and support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specs with REA support
  • Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DHN subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements List (SDRLs/CDRLs)
  • Create and release subsystem level analyses such as traffic analysis, TM accuracy, sampling, command pacing
  • Perform Subsystem Architecture (including Block Diagram) and technology insertion (including COMSEC Roadmap)
  • Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance
  • Prepare and present C&DHN subsystem design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) for customer and Program SEIT interface
  • Input to Spacecraft Database, FSW, and Flight ROPs
  • Define and maintain satellite C&DH process writings (DMS guides)

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • 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
  • 3+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experienced, Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Lead, Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Willing to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally is preferred

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

Typical Education/Experienced: 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.

Experienced, 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.

Lead, Level 4: 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 9 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.

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

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 criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and 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, 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: Associate (Level 2) Summary Pay Range: $100,300 - $135,700 Experienced (Level 3) Summary Pay Range: $124,100 - $167,900 Lead (Level 4) Summary Pay Range: $153,000 - $207,000

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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How this job compares

Set against the 11,543 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–207K/yr
  • California median$140–210K/yr1,698 salary ranges
  • US median$115–187K/yr8,706 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $154K, is 11% below the California median midpoint ($173K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,976 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,543 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,608 postings).
Education
4,347 of the 11,543 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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