Satellite Systems Engineer – Mid-Level, Lead

Boeing

Satellite Systems Engineer supporting military satellite communications operations with Boeing's Space and Launch Division. Leading a team in satellite engineering activities at Schriever, CO.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSchriever • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,200 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise customers on satellite operation and maintenance
Advise customers on ground command and control system operations
Participate in technical meetings, author database and software change requests
Perform ground computer system software and database testing
Author, maintain, review, and support satellite operations procedures
Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation
Conduct technical analyses and studies then provide recommendations
Perform satellite data trending and analysis to determine spacecraft performance
Perform problem solving and support other engineers in a team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI
Minimum years of related experience: 3+ for level 3, 5+ for level 4
Systems Engineering experience
Software quality test and validation experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

satellite operationground command and control systemssoftware testingdatabase testingprocedure validationtechnical analysisdata trendingproblem solvingsystems engineeringsoftware quality validation

Soft Skills

advisingteam collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Active Secret U.S. Security ClearanceTS/SCI eligibility