Associate Level Engineers
Boeing
About the Role
The Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems Division is seeking Associate Level Engineers for a rotational program in El Segundo, CA. Boeing's Space Systems is a center for satellites and experimental space systems, creating next-generation products and services for the BDS business unit. This role involves working with proprietary customers on the development of next-generation technologies in space, covering all facets of engineering.
The Engineering Rotation Program is an approximately 3-year program focused on individual development, mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities. Rotations are typically highly technical and last six to twelve months, moving through different engineering organizations. The permanent location is El Segundo, CA, with potential rotations in Seal Beach, CA, and Huntington Beach, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Acclimate to the work environment and develop into a future leader through coaching, counseling, and individual/group activities.
- Gain a broad understanding of satellite, network communications, and/or information assurance technologies, program lifecycles, design, and end-to-end systems.
- Rotations may include roles supporting space electronics, spacecraft systems engineering, thermal and structural design/analysis, antenna design, or integration & test.
- Engage in special technical projects and volunteer for events such as Engineers Week (E-Week).
- Learn and implement Lean engineering principles and techniques.
- Receive career counseling and guidance on technical and managerial paths.
- Network with leadership team members.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A U.S. Tier 5 Clearance Post Start is required.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
- 2 or more years of engineering experience or a Master's degree.
- Experience or Master's degree acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study.
- ABET accreditation is preferred, but not required.
Qualifications
- Demonstration of a history of leadership positions (e.g., President of a club, Project Manager for a design project).
- Show a history of internships and/or work experiences.
- List your GPA.
- Active US security clearance (Preferred).
- 1+ years of experience with Space/Satellite Systems (Preferred).
- Candidate must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements ("U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62).
Additional Information
- This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
- Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility.
- Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace.
- Position is for 1st shift.
- Salary Range: $98,600 - $133,400.
- Applications accepted until Nov. 05, 2026.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Post-Start is required.