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Boeing

Space Missions Systems Communications Chief Engineer

Boeing

Chief Engineer in space communications systems at Boeing, leading technical oversight and team management. Responsible for engineering solutions and strategic direction in Space Missions Systems.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $210,800 - $285,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Communication Systems Engineering, with a focus on technical leadership, problem resolution, and strategic planning for space communication systems. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and execute complex programs while ensuring compliance with government and commercial requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical LeadershipCommunication Systems EngineeringSpace Communication Systems DesignActive U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

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Hard Skills
Communication Systems EngineeringSystems EngineeringSpace Communication Systems DesignTechnical Readiness Reviews (TRR)Failure Review Boards (FRB)Engineering Review Assessments (ERA)Strategic PlanningProblem ResolutionTechnology Insertion RoadmapsMentoring Engineering Teams
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Government Communications SystemsCommercial Communications SystemsEngineering ProcessesMission-Critical SystemsLong Term Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Responsible for technical leadership, problem resolution, and engineering processes associated with executing Communication Systems programs
  • Understand government and commercial communications systems requirements, operations, and integration
  • Partner with Site Leadership, Program Managers, Capability Directors, and Business Chief Engineers
  • Assure programs properly execute Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Failure Review Boards (FRB)
  • Develop and execute Communication Systems Engineering long term strategy for key programs
  • Support new business activities and lead engineering review assessments (ERAs) for proposals
  • Derive Communication Systems product and technology insertion roadmaps from Strategic Plan (LRBP)
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical space communication capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in communication/systems engineering
  • 10+ years of experience designing space communication systems

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • health insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work