Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000406910

Date Posted:

2023-12-12

Location:

USA - El Segundo, CA, USA - Schriever AFB, CO

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the team in Schriever, CO and El Segundo, CA. 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.

Position Overview:

The Lead Satellite Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that are immersed in dynamic satellite operations and engineering activities. As a member of our WGS on-orbit team, you will have the opportunity to lead a small team supporting platform operations and engineering for 10 on-orbit satellites.

Position Responsibilities:

• Advise the customers on how to operate and maintain satellites.

• Advise the customers on ground command & control system operations.

• Participate in technical meetings, author database and software change requests, Perform ground computer system software and database testing.

• Author, maintain, review and help execute satellite operations procedures. Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation.

• Conduct technical analysis, studies and provide recommendations.

• Perform satellite data trending and analysis to determine spacecraft performance.

• Perform problem solving and support other engineers in a team environment.

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 an active U.S. Secret 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):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.

• 8+ years of experience do you have in Systems Engineering.

• 8+ years of experience do you have with development or maintenance of test or operation procedures.

• Experience working with satellites and satellite subsystems.

• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Top-Secret Security Clearance.

• Experience responding to anomalies for on-orbit communications satellites.

• Experience with Satellite Command/Control ground computer systems.

• Experience working closely with US Military customers in an operational and training environment.

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through education from an accredited course of study (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 8 or more years' related work experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

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