Space Vehicle Operations Systems Engineer (Entry Level or Associate)

Space Vehicle Operations Systems Engineer (Entry Level or Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking an Entry-Level or Associate Space Vehicle Operations Systems Engineer (Level 1 or 2) to support daily operations at a spacecraft ground station as part of a Mission Operations team in Springfield, Virginia.

The Command and Control engineering team is responsible for all aspects of spacecraft operations and maintenance.  In addition, our Space and Launch team work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of spacecraft operations from spacecraft control, spacecraft system engineering, mission planning, and vehicle engineering.

The Entry-Level or Associate Space Vehicle Operations Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex operational systems. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with software developers, external engineering groups, and our customer to resolve anomalies, integrate new or upgraded systems, and strive for 100% mission success. This role will include a comprehensive On-The-Job training program, where you will learn about our ground software systems, Radio Frequency (RF) signals, antenna systems, and spacecraft orbits.

Position Responsibilities:   

• Responsible for all aspects of spacecraft operations, including mission planning and/or monitoring and trending the on-orbit spacecraft telemetry looking for adverse trends that could affect operations, as well as planning and execution of all required spacecraft and ground system maintenance and recovery from spacecraft anomalies.  This also includes ensuring the integrity of the ground system and operational software to maintain command and control.

• Coordinate with external groups on current and future ground system testing and integration; spacecraft launch, transfer and initialization (LT&I); as well as participate in war rooms in support of anomaly resolutions.

• Analyze technical data, verify and sustain specific system configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements.

• Coordinate with management and peers to ensure the integrity and continuity of high quality operational products including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, training material and system configuration.

• Create and collaborate on process improvements that aim to increase operational efficiency, for example, by developing new software tools, creating new operational procedures and increasing system automation.

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 

• Ability to successfully complete a Space Vehicle Certification program which requires a combination of self-study and on-the-job (OJT) training

• Willingness to work a rotating shift

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (A U.S. Security Clearance can take 8 - 16 months or more to be granted after offer acceptance)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 2+ years of experience in a technical or engineering field (typically acquired through various certifications, technical work experience, apprenticeships, technical coursework, and/or military experience)

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Completed Counterintelligence Scope or Full Scope Polygraph

• Spacecraft orbit knowledge, coursework or experience

• Experience with RF (radio frequency) signals and/or ground communication network systems

• Experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, Python, Matlab, Java or Linux

• Prior military service or experience in national space programs

• Experience with systems engineering principles

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 criteria is met as outlined in our policies.