Space Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced)
Boeing
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The Boeing Company is seeking a Space Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join our SEIT Mission Design team in Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA. You will work with system architects and ConOps developers to craft operational concepts for space missions and lead complex trade studies with stakeholders.
Ideal candidates have active Top Secret/SCI clearance, space systems experience, and a background in MBSE.
Qualifications
- Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance or active clearance within past 24 months.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent.
- 1+ years for level 2; 3+ years for level 3 in related space systems engineering.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to drive development and implementation of an operational concept for a space mission.
- Be the point of contact for customers and work with subject matter experts to identify achievable solutions.
- Support technology integration for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions.
- Develop and present review packages to senior leadership.
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Space Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced)
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s (BDS’s), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Space Systems Engineer to join our team in either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA. This is an opportunity to personally contribute to the development of new first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which is continuing to shape the future of space technology while currently flying its eighth mission.
As a member of our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Mission Design team, you work with a system architects, Concept of Operations (ConOps) developers, fault and autonomy designers, and Recommended Operating Procedure (ROP) authors.
Our development timelines are aggressive and you will be asked to develop solutions to previously unsolved problems. You will need to be able to dive into broad, minimally defined design spaces and effectively lead integrated efforts.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to drive development and implementation of an operational concept for a space mission.
- Be the point of contact for customers and work directly with subject matter experts to quickly identify achievable solutions that meet customer needs.
- Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions.
- Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership.
- Drive complex system trade studies to closure.
- Ensure proper system architecture is in place to support mission objectives.
- Perform functional analysis and decomposition for mission activities.
- Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to resolve cross-segment issues.
- Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering ( MBSE ) tools to capture the system architecture and operational concept.
This position is expected to be fully onsite in either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA.
- Active U.S Top Secret/SCI. (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.
- Experience in space systems and working with multi-discipline engineering teams.
- 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.
- How many years of experience do you have with systems or software engineering on space-based systems?
- How many years of experience do you have with architecture, ConOps and Requirements for space based systems and associated ground support systems?
- Master’s degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
- 3+ years of systems engineering experience.
- 2 years of project management experience. PMP.
- Strong spoken, written, and visual communication skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers.
- Experience in spacecraft , launch vehicles , autonomous systems , or unmanned systems.
- Experience with spacecraft mission operations.
- Experience with applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to space programs.
- Broad knowledge across spacecraft subsystems.
- Experience with spacecraft ground development.
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.
Experienced (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.
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated ad hoc support outside of typical business hours.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. (Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.)
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): $98,600 - $133,400
Experienced (level 3): $119,850 - $162,150
Not Applicable
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
This position is not contingent upon program award
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