Mid-level Ground Systems Engineer for MILSATCOM Program

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA is seeking a mid-level Ground Systems Engineer to help develop our nation’s satellite ground systems. You will work on system requirements analysis, integration, verification, and documentation in an agile environment, supported by mentorship and hands-on development.

Key focus areas include ground system integration and test, C2 and mission planning software, and close collaboration with government customers and cross-functional teams to ensure flight-worthy

Qualifications

• Requires active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years related work experience; system integration, testing, or troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system of systems and solutions.
• Define system performance requirements and ensure compatibility of interfaces.
• Perform analyses to optimize system architecture and affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, and security.
• Develop, document and execute test plans, procedures, and reports for ground systems.
• Support requirements management processes, risk, and technology readiness assessments.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication

Team collaboration

Requirements tracing

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program is seeking a mid-level Ground Systems Engineer to develop our nation’s next generation of satellite ground systems in El Segundo, CA. This position is for Ground Systems Engineer who enjoys the opportunity to work on multiple phases of our ground system development programs. The successful candidate will be working on design trade studies, developing and integrate the cutting-edge Command & Control (C2) System in an agile environment. We seek candidates who have skills in systems engineering or willing to learn and want to bring their skills to the next level through mentorship and hands‑on development which include the analysis of system requirements and subsystem requirements, interface design documents, support ground systems architecture and design, system integration, system test, system verification, and demonstration to assure that the ground system satisfies the intent of the customer requirements. Additionally, the applicant will be trained in the use of Boeing and Ground processes and procedures.

We seek candidates with interest and skills in the following areas:

• Ground system integration and test and formal qualification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and works well in a team environment
• Familiarity with the concept of requirement verification and test process

As a member of the MILSATCOM Program Team, you'll be involved in the ground system verification and test and support of the customer’s delivery system. The team will develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports of the ground system and systems from single components to larger functional systems. The MILSATCOM Program Team offers a collaborative causal, but professional mentoring environment with long‑term potential for career growth into technical and management positions.

Position Responsibilities

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Performs analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture
• Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success
• Supports the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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 from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience with system integration, testing, or troubleshooting

Desired Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team
• Experience with Systems Design and Architecture
• Experience creating and documenting test plans/procedures, executing tests, analyzing results, and/or creating test reports
• Experience in Ground System systems engineering, including requirements analysis, design, and operation
• Experience with development of Command and Control (C2), Mission Management, and Mission Planning software systems for Ground Systems
• Experience in software coding, scripting, and troubleshooting
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Experience working with Government customers
• Experience in developing, generating, and executing the system test plans, procedures, and reports
• Experience working in the team of systems engineers using scaled agile development process
• Experience in system requirements generation, verification and system integration and test (I&T) at least 3 years
• Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.

Pay & 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, anda number ofprograms 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 (Mid-Level - Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150

Export Control Requirements

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.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.