Operations Engineer Associate, Mid Level

ApplyMint; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 151,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Boeing Satellite Systems Team in Schriever, CO is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Operations Engineer to support MILSATCOM ground systems and WGS satellites. You will work across engineering disciplines, advise on operations, and help validate procedures and software in a demanding, on-site role.

The position requires active U.S. security clearance, related engineering background, and willingness to relocate to Schriever AFB if not within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI (U.S. Citizenship required).
• 1+ year of experience for level 2, 3+ years for level 3.
• Experience in systems engineering and software quality testing.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on satellite operation and ground command and control system operations.
• Participate in technical meetings and change requests.
• Perform ground software and database testing.
• Maintain satellite operations procedures and run simulations for validation.
• Conduct satellite data trending and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers in a team environment.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software quality testing

Technical communication

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science (Engineering)

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.

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks an Associate or Mid-Level Operations Engineer to serve as a Satellite Systems Engineer supporting the team in Schriever, CO. Our team develops new global military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) ground systems that manage transmission of protected tactical waveform (a type of secure, anti-jam communication) over Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites and terminals. Space and Launch work with proprietary customers and creates next generation technologies in space. We work all facets of engineering: technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Satellite Systems Engineer is part of a high-performing team immersed in dynamic satellite operations and engineering activities. As a member of our WGS on-orbit team, you support operations and engineering for 10 on-orbit satellites.

Position Responsibilities

• Advise customers on satellite operation and maintenance.
• Advise customers on ground command and control system operations.
• Participate in technical meetings, author database, and software change requests.
• Perform ground computer system software and database testing.
• Author, maintain, review, and support satellite operations procedures. Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation.
• Conduct technical analyses and studies then provide recommendations.
• Perform satellite data trending and analysis to determine spacecraft performance.
• Perform problem solving and support other engineers in a team environment.

This position is expected to be fully onsite at Schriever SFB, CO and necessitates the ability to navigate the military base worksite where there are buildings without elevators and a long walk from the parking lot.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Minimum years of related experience: 1+ for level 2, 3+ for level 3.
• Systems Engineering experience.
• Software quality test and validation experience.
• If not already within commuting distance of Schriever AFB, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience responding to anomalies for on‑orbit communications satellites.
• Experience working closely with US Military customers in an operational and training environment.
• Familiarity with developing software or engineering tools.

Typical Education & Experience

Associate (level 2): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non‑US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid‑Level (level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non‑US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys 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.

Shift

Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated on‑call support outside of typical business hours.

This position is for 1st shift.

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, 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

Associate (level 2): $91,800 to $124,200

Mid‑Level (level 3): $112,200 to $151,800

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

Bachelors 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.

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.