Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior)

Boeing; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company’s Space and Launch division at Schriever, CO seeks a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to lead a small team responsible for 10 on-orbit MILSATCOM satellites. You will advise customers, oversee ground command/control operations, and drive tool development for improved mission performance.

As a senior member, you will provide technical leadership, participate in complex analyses, and mentor other engineers to advance capabilities across space systems and operations. U.S.

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance; ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Computer Science/Math/Physics or related field; 14+ years of systems engineering experience or equivalent.
• Willingness to relocate to Schriever AFB if not within commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on satellite operation and ground command/control system operations.
• Lead and mentor engineers on the on-orbit team for 10 satellites.
• Develop and execute software tools to improve team efficiency and perform data analyses.

Skills

Satellite operations

Ground systems

Software tooling

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/Math/Physics

14+ years systems engineering experience

Tools

Operational position certification

Job description

Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior)

Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior) 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 Lead Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior) 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 lead a small team in supporting platform operations and engineering for 10 on-orbit satellites.

Position Responsibilities

• Advise customers on satellite operation and maintenance activities
• Advise customers on ground command and control system operations
• Conduct technical meetings, author database, and software change requests
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Identify, create and implement software tools to improve team efficiency
• 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
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers in the development of engineering skills, knowledge, and task execution.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with 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.)
• 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 14+ years of Systems Engineering experience or academic combination or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain a certification in one or more operational positions through training and evaluation.
• If not already within commuting distance of Schriever AFB, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience responding to anomalies for on-orbit communications satellites
• Software quality test and validation experience
• Experience working closely with US Military customers in an operational and training environment
• Project Management experience
• Data analysis experience
• Experience developing software or engineering tools

Typical Education & Experience

Lead (level 5): 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 14 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 Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation.

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. Refer to "Engineer Job Classifications Appendix" for further clarification on the use of this job family. In locations where SPEEA representation applies, this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Summary Pay Range

$164,900 - $223,100

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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 award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

EEO and diversity statements

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