Command and Data Handling Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

Command and Data Handling Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems seeks an Experienced, Lead or Senior Command and Data Handling Engineer (C&DH) (Level 3, 4 or 5) to develop and manage C&DH and Telemetry and Command Digital (T&C) Subsystems for Boeing secured satellite network program in El Segundo, CA.

C&DH Subsystem engineering assignments include requirements definition and flow down, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification.  You will resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams is crucial. You will work with management and experts across multiple disciplines including subsystem engineering, software architecture, software validation, Communications Security (COMSEC) design, Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design, electronic hardware testing, spacecraft level testing, and end-to-end Hardware and Software Integration system engineering. Some familiarity with system modeling and simulation tools, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo) will be a plus.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Gather, define, and document system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition

• Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and function

• Participate and support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives

• Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specs with REA support

• Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DH subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements List (SDRLs/CDRLs)

• Create and release subsystem level analyses such as traffic analysis, TM accuracy, sampling, command pacing

• Perform Subsystem Architecture (including Block Diagram) and technology insertion (including COMSEC Roadmap)

• Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance

• Prepare and present C&DH subsystem design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) for customer and Program SEIT interface

• Input to Spacecraft Database, FSW, and Flight ROPs

• Lead (level 5) or participate in (level 4) C&DH Subsystem In-orbit anomaly investigations and support to Customer Operations Service Center

• Define and maintain satellite C&DH process writings (DMS guides)

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 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

• 5+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry

• Foundational knowledge of networking principles including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems

• Willing to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems

• Experience working with CCSDS and IP (Internet Protocol)

• Experience working with MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS or Ethernet

• Experience in MATLAB, Python, and VBA

• Strong understanding of network engineering concepts including network architecture design, network security, and network troubleshooting

• Experience with network simulation and analysis tools

• Familiarity with satellite communication network and protocols

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for networked embedded systems

• Basic understanding of the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to support system design, analysis, and verification is a plus

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free