Associate Engineer – Satellite/Space Systems Rotational Program

Boeing

Boeing develops satellites and experimental space systems through a three-year engineering rotation program. Supporting spacecraft design, systems engineering, integration, testing, and technical projects.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $98,600 - $133,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in satellite and network communications, as well as information assurance technologies. Capable of applying Lean engineering principles while developing leadership skills through mentoring and cross-organizational collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringSpace/Satellite Systems ExperienceU.S. Security ClearanceLeadership ExperienceLean Engineering Principles

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Hard Skills

Engineering PrinciplesSpacecraft Systems EngineeringThermal DesignStructural DesignAntenna DesignIntegration And TestProgram Lifecycle ManagementInformation Assurance TechnologiesData ScienceMathematics

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingNetworkingCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

U.S. CitizenshipU.S. Person StatusExport Control ComplianceConflict Of Interest AssessmentEngineering Rotation Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in an approximately three-year engineering rotation program involving individual development, mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities
Rotate through different engineering organizations at six- to twelve-month intervals
Gain hands-on experience with satellite, network communications, and information assurance technologies, program lifecycles, design, and end-to-end systems
Support roles involving space electronics, spacecraft systems engineering, thermal and structural design/analysis, antenna design, and integration and test
Engage in special technical projects and volunteer for events such as Engineers Week
Learn and implement Lean engineering principles and techniques
Receive coaching, counseling, and guidance on technical and managerial career paths
Network with leadership team members and work across different engineering organizations
Acclimate to the work environment and develop toward future leadership positions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry, or a master’s degree
2 or more years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required by the U.S. Government
Interim and/or final U.S. Tier 5 Clearance post-start required
Ability to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person
U.S. Person status includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
1+ years of experience with space/satellite systems preferred
Active U.S. security clearance preferred
Demonstrated history of leadership positions
History of internships and/or work experiences
GPA listed on resume
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
Ability to work 100% onsite at the listed location
Must be available for first shift
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Individual development, mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities
Career counseling and guidance on technical and managerial paths
Equal opportunity employment
Accommodation support