Associate Systems Engineer

Associate Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense (BDS), Security, Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) is seeking multiple Associate Systems Engineers to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) at Kennedy Space Center, FL .

At Boeing, our Systems Engineers drive the innovation, development, evaluation, and end-to-end execution of validation methods and test systems across manufacturing, refurbishment, integrated vehicle testing, and operational checkout. In this role, you will operate across multiple engineering disciplines to verify system-of-systems performance, serving as the technical bridge between design intent, physical hardware validation, and flight readiness through the following responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with the definition and mapping of system-level test and verification requirements derived from customer, mission, and operational needs
• Support the integration of cross-functional parameters across electrical, mechanical, fluids, thermal, and software interfaces to verify baseline end-to-end compatibility
• Participate in basic system analyses—including safety, reliability, maintainability, and testability parameters—to monitor baseline quality factors
• Maintain verification tracking records using formal tools, logging requirements status, risk metrics, and readiness milestones under the guidance of senior staff
• Represent the test team locally on the floor, tracking day-to-day progress through hardware builds, testing sequences, and refurbishment cycles
• Execute pre-defined system test procedures, monitoring real-time telemetry limits, instrumentation setups, and standard acceptance criteria
• Draft initial technical descriptions and log documentation for hardware non-conformances, limit exceedances, or test anomalies to maintain data integrity
• Support failure investigation efforts, collecting test data and running initial troubleshooting scripts to isolate component-level operational anomalies
• Perform routine maintenance and updates to test infrastructure, instrumentation setups, and standard lab environments to support scheduled test cadences

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

• Active U.S. Top Secret / SCI U.S. security clearance (investigation active or open within the past 24 months; U.S. citizenship required)
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering role
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts lists
• Strong skills in engineering analysis, requirements tracing, and technical communication

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Foundational exposure to system-level test, checkout, or verification procedures for space vehicles or space systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and multi-discipline engineering environments
• Basic knowledge of aerospace avionics, electrical configurations, and standard lab test equipment
• Familiarity with fundamental troubleshooting, assembly, or evaluation techniques for electronic components
• Baseline scripting familiarity for running pre-written test automation or processing data logs (e.g., Python, Tcl/Tk, Perl)
• Basic exposure to configuration management and task tracking workflows (e.g., Git, SVN, PLM, Jira, MS Project)
• 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 criteria is met as outlined in our policies .
• 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.
• Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Associate (Level 2): $91,800.00 - $124,200.00

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 is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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)

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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