Experienced Systems Engineer

Experienced Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000401416

Date Posted:

2023-11-06

Location:

USA - Colorado Springs, CO, USA - Schriever AFB, CO

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking an Experienced Systems Engineer to support the team in Schriever, CO. Our team focus on the development of new global military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) ground systems that will manage transmission of protected tactical waveform (a type of secure, anti-jam communication) — over Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites and terminals. In addition, the Space and Launch Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Experienced System Engineer will be part of the highly motivated team of system engineers that provides military customer support of satellite operations and sustaining systems engineering for the Wideband Global Satellite Communications (WGS) program. The successful candidate will provide real-time routine and contingency operations support for all on-station WGS satellites. As a member of our team, you will have opportunity to learn about the WGS satellites constellation and different subsystems.  You will also have opportunity to advance your career with the satellite sustainment industry and becoming a SME in your subsystem.

This role will include advising the customer in satellite operations and ground command & control sustainment tasks.  This position will focus on authoring, reviewing and helping execute satellite operational procedures.  Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation.  Provide technical recommendations to the customer engineers and operators.  Perform satellite data trending and analysis so that spacecraft performance can be monitored and analyzed.  Perform ground computer system software and database testing

Position Responsibilities:

• Advise the customer in satellite operations and ground command & control sustainment tasks.

• Author, review and help execute satellite operational procedures.

• Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation.

• Provide technical recommendations to the customer engineers and operators.

• Perform satellite data trending and analysis so that spacecraft performance can be monitored and analyzed.

• Perform ground computer system software and database testing.

• Execute procedure and results analysis.

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

Work Authorization:

This position requires active  A Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• B.S. in Engineering, Math or Physics from an accredited institution or equivalent experience is required.

• 5 years or more of experience in systems engineering.

• 3 year or more of experience with development or maintenance of test or operations procedures.  

• 3 year or more of experience working with satellites and satellite subsystems.

• Good oral and written communications skills and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• More than 5 years’ experience in satellite operations or sustaining engineering; specifically geosynchronous communications satellites. Knowledge of government satellite on-orbit operations and/or sustaining engineering.

• Experience with orbital mechanics, orbit management analysis and maneuver performance assessments for nominal and complex station keeping.

• Experience in telemetry data trending and analysis, and ground command & control systems.

• Familiarization with Army and/or  Air Force Satellite Communications missions, planning and operations.

• Experience working on virtual and diverse teams, interfacing with multiple contractors in technical capacities while properly handling protected and classified data.

• Experience in RF engineering and digital signal processing.

• Excellent oral and written communicatio