Satellite Payload Testbed Software Lead

Satellite Payload Testbed Software Lead

Company:

The Boeing Company

• The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Satellite Payload Testbed Software Lead to support our Space Mission Systems satellite team located in El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting the BDS business organization. 

  The Boeing Company is seeking a Satellite Payload Testbed Software Lead to provide technology definition, design, and leadership for spacecraft and space environment simulation and modeling to enable test-as-you fly platforms for software development, acceptance testing, mission rehearsal, and customer training. This position requires knowledge and experience in software, hardware, processor technologies, virtualization, complex model-driven design, and ability to chart a path for modernization of the existing legacy technology stack.  

   

  Position Responsibilities:

  • Independent technical Subject Matter Expert maintaining and developing complex hybrid software and hardware systems for current and future testbed capabilities for satellite payloads 

  • Lead development and documentation of testbed and simulation software requirements and software interfaces 

  • Direct/Define Software Development and Verification Plans to enable the delivery of high-assurance, certified flight software 

  • Ensure compliance with all Software Quality, Product Security, and Enterprise Design Practices throughout the software lifecycle 

  • Resolve complex and seamless software interactions between simulations and emulations of the satellite payload to its corresponding power and thermal systems, communications and encryption, command and data handling, guidance and navigation, ground control, mission operations, and systems redundancies 

  • Advise program customers on simulation system-level architecture; establish and maintain frequent and open communication with key stakeholders 

  • Lead geographically-diverse business partners through integration of developmental software products into El Segundo satellite simulation architectures 

  • Provide leadership and positive mentorship to early career team members 

   

  This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at El Segundo, CA.

   

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):  

  • Ability to obtain an Interim US DoD Secret clearance pre-start and ability to achieve final clearance post-start 

  • 10+ years of experience developing commercial software with a common compiled programming language (e.g. C, C++, C#, Java) and exposure to scripted languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript) 

  • 5+ years of experience working in the space or aerospace domains, particularly in space vehicles (satellites, launch, orbiters) and/or ground systems and hardware components involved 

  • 3+ years of experience leading software teams as a team lead 

   

  Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):  

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, dat