Space Systems Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

This is Boeing:  each of us is an innovator on a mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire.  From seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world.  Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Space Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, California to design and develop state-of-the-art satellite systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil, and national security programs.   As system engineers we apply industry standard products, processes, and tools across subsystems in pursuit of programmatic objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work across subsystems to apply industry standard products, processes, and tools.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Identify unassigned work and properly distribute it.
• Participate in system and segment level trades.
• Ensure contractual compliance by integrating the statement of work (SOW) and technical specification into the IPT workflow.
• Create requirements and model-based system engineering infrastructures (e.g., DOORS, CAMEO).  Allocate performance and functional requirements and ensure flow down.
• Forecast and track requirement compliance activities to verify compliance and satisfy reporting obligations with the customer.
• Respond to Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) from the customer.
• Plan and manage space system engineering events (e.g., Segment Requirement Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews) and apply Boeing command media to ensure they satisfy all entrance and exit criteria.
• Represent space system engineering in events led by other IPTs (e.g., Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews).
• Support program life cycle including Assemble, Integration, and Test (AI&T) IPT as either a test engineer or in an oversight role to help track and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).  This may also include performing a similar role at the Launch Site or in the Mission Operations.

In order to meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in El Segundo, CA.

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5&43; years of experience in systems engineering (i.e. system or software requirements, development, or test).
• 3&43; years of experience leading a team of System Engineers or Analysts.
• Experience in satellite system design, development, or test.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10&43; years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5&43; years of experience with space segment hardware development.
• Electrical or aerospace engineering skills.
• Experience interfacing with customers and program office and across interdisciplinary teams.

Typical Education/Experience:

Lead (Level 4):  Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD&43;4 years related work experience, Master&43;7 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 5):  Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD&43;9 years related work experience, Master&43;12 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.  You must be within commuting distance or relocate at your 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:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range:  

Lead (Level 4):  128,350 – 173,650

Lead (Level 5):  157,250 - 212,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 14, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.