Lead ConOps & Architecture Engineer – Experimental Space Programs

Boeing

Lead ConOps & Architecture Engineer at Boeing focusing on the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions, supporting technology integration and complex system analysis.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSeal Beach • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $146,200 - $197,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and systems integration, with a strong background in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex system architectures for space vehicle missions. Holds an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Systems EngineeringSatellite Systems EngineeringCross-Functional Team LeadershipU.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationSoftware EngineeringFunctional AnalysisSystem ArchitectureComplex System Trade Studies

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingIndependent WorkStakeholder Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree

Industry Keywords

Space VehiclesMission ObjectivesEngineering TechnologyCross-Organizational Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

This position requires an active U.S.Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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