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Ground Systems Engineer - Comm & Networks (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing
Seal Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Oct 2025
💰 $173,650/yr($104,550/yr$173,650/yr)

About the role

Ground Systems Engineer - Comm & Networks (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS), Ground and Mission Systems Engineering (GMSE) is looking for an Experienced or Senior Ground Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join our team in Seal Beach or El Segundo, California.  

The SI&WS GMSE division creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space.  Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers.  Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Ground Systems Engineer will join a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work proprietary programs for U.S. government customers who are responsible for exciting advanced technology national security missions.

Position Responsibilities:   

  • Monitors network performance to identify potential problems.

  • Performs network preventative maintenance tasks such as installing patches.

  • Identifies root causes of network issues and provides resolution.

  • Configures and maintains network infrastructure such as routers, switches, firewalls and security devices.

  • Designs, installs, and upgrades network components in support of operations and modernization.

  • Supports backup and recovery plans.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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 

  • 3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering principles

  • Experience with hands on support of IT Hardware such as setting up, configuring, modifying and troubleshooting switches, routers, network equipment, high performance computing equipment, and server racks

  • Current CompTIA Security+ certification

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • Experience with Ground Systems Maintenance and Modernization

  • Experience with virtual Ground station hardware

  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence

  • Active network engineering certifications in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+

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.

Pay and Benefits:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $104,550 - $141,450

Senior (Level 4) Summary pay range: $128,350 - $173,650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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