Spacecraft Flight Controls System Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

Boeing; Os; On-site; NOK 839,000 - 1,735,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Space Defense is seeking Spacecraft Flight Controls System Engineers at Associate/Experienced/Lead levels to provide technical on-orbit support for satellite flight control systems within Space Intelligence and Weapons Systems.

This onsite role in El Segundo, CA involves requirements definition, modeling, simulations, trade studies, data analysis, and development of operating procedures and tools for satellite operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited program in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 1+ years’ experience working on space launch vehicle or satellite programs.
• 1+ years’ experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft autonomous platform or similar vehicle Guidance, Navigation or Control systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and mission needs for the flight control system throughout product life.
• Create models, simulations and tools supporting flight control system analysis, validation and operations.
• Perform trade studies to meet program and customer requirements.
• Conduct on-orbit data trending analysis and investigations into off-nominal system behavior.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on corrective actions and process improvements; present recommendations and status to program leadership and customers.
• Provide subject matter expertise in flight control hardware, software and simulation architectures throughout the product life.

Skills

Strong communication

Guidance, Navigation & Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (engineering/CS/math/physics/chemistry)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Job description

Spacecraft Flight Controls System Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense Space and Security is seeking Associate Experienced and/or Lead Spacecraft Flight Controls System Engineers to provide technical on-orbit support for satellite flight control systems within our Space Intelligence and Weapons Systems team.

Typical assignments will include requirements definition and flow-down algorithm design simulation development and maintenance system performance analysis software validation development of satellite operating procedures and tools and support to satellite operations. This position is located in El Segundo CA.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and mission needs for the flight control system throughout product life
• Create models simulations and tools supporting flight control system analysis validation and operations
• Perform trade studies in order to meet program and customer requirements
• Conduct on-orbit data trending analysis and investigations into off-nominal system behavior
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on corrective actions and process improvements present recommendations and status to program leadership and customers
• Provide subject matter expertise in flight control hardware (sensors actuators processors) software and simulation architectures throughout the product life

This position is expected to be onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Work Authorization

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5) formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry
• 1 or more years’ experience working on space launch vehicle or satellite programs
• 1 or more years’ experience with aircraft missile spacecraft autonomous platform or similar vehicle Guidance Navigation or Control systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems
• Experience working tasks in support of spacecraft mission and on-orbit operations
• Strong communication (both written and verbal)
• Experience working with C/C++
• Experience working with MATLAB/Simulink

Typical Education/Experience

• Associate (Level 2) - 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 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.
• Experienced (Level 3) - 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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.
• 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.

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 Work Statement

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards

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.

Summary pay range for associate level: 88400 - 119600

Summary pay range for experienced level: 108800 - 147200

Summary pay range for lead level: 135150 - 182850

Export Control Requirements

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.Export Control Details: US based job US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.