Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist (Lead or Senior)
The Boeing CompanyRole Overview
The Boeing Company is hiring a Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist (Lead or Senior). This is a full-time role in USA - El Segundo. Part of The Boeing Company's Lifecycle hiring, posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Lifecycle roles is $140k-$190k (based on 246 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space, & Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated and talented Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist (Lead or Senior) to join the team located in El Segundo, CA. The Experienced Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist supports multidisciplinary survivability tasks through all satellite program phases.
The Survivability group is a multidisciplinary department which analyzes vehicles for Space Environmental disciplines such as: Contamination, Micrometeoroid, Single Event Effects, Radiation, Electro 641
Magnetic Compatibility, Electrostatic discharge, test and qualification of new materials, etc. As part of the Survivability team the candidate will get the opportunity to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to assist with analyses, design, development and verification of a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
Position Responsibilities:
Collaborate effectively with various technical disciplines in a team environment to balance factors such as survivability, cost, weight, and technical risk in the final design.
Execute and oversee the analysis and testing of material, units, subsystem and system performance in simulated space environments.
Including but not limited to radiation-related effects such as total dose (including ELDRS and dose rate effects), displacement damage, single event effects, internal ESD charging, Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris, On-orbit contamination analysis.
Plan and conduct testing at the piece part, slice, unit, and vehicle levels to support design and verify compliance with survivability-related requirements.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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
9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with spacecraft design, analysis, fabrication and test
Experience with space environmental effects
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Senior, Level 5: 15+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Master’s degree from an accredited course of study in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, chemistry, physics, mathematics.
Experience with survivability related analysis and testing for space environments, radiation effects, device physics, multi-physics simulations, and man-made environments.
Experience with Survivability related analysis tools (i.e., Thermal Desktop, MATLAB, MATHCAD, ANSYS, COMSOL).
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education/Experience:
Lead (Level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Senior (Level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: Lead (Level 4) - $146,200 - $197,800
Summary Pay Range: Senior (Level 5) - $176,800 - $239,200
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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This position is based in USA - El Segundo. The Boeing Company has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist (Lead or Senior) at The Boeing Company earn?
The Boeing Company has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist (Lead or Senior) role at The Boeing Company posted?
This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist (Lead or Senior) role at The Boeing Company require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. The Boeing Company lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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