Associate Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer
About The Position
The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space and Security organization is seeking an entry- to early-level space subsystem engineer to join its team in Herndon, Virginia. The role is intended for someone with an interest in space systems. Guidance, navigation and control (GNC) or embedded software experience is preferred, though candidates from other subsystem disciplines, including power, thermal and mechanical engineering, are also sought. The engineer supports the operational health and safety of assigned system hardware and software subsystems in a 24x7-supported system. The position involves subsystem analysis, monitoring and anomaly response, requirements and design work, and coordinating and executing system changes. Engineers work independently on assigned projects while collaborating with a small team and seeking peer guidance as needed. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a directly related field, at least two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Flexible hours, overtime and weekend work may be required with limited notice. The position is Shift 1 and is not contingent upon a program award.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
- Experience using an in-depth understanding of space/ground interfaces between ground systems and space systems, including software.
- At least 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance; the position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and weekends as needed with limited notice.
- Ability to obtain and maintain system operations certification in the role.
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
- Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace engineering degree.
- Experience in a satellite or aerospace operations environment.
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows.
- Proficiency with Matlab.
- Proficiency with Python or willingness to learn it.
- Proficiency with a scripting language such as Perl.
- Willingness to work nights and occasional holidays.
Responsibilities
- Characterize and analyze various subsystems across all phases of system operations.
- Diagnose system problems and identify the appropriate factory support personnel to provide solutions.
- Support critical events requiring engineering presence to help ensure flawless execution.
- Oversee and maintain real-time software loaded to assigned systems and subsystems.
- Monitor subsystem performance and trend data using analytical tools; develop tools as needed to improve system-data analysis.
- Investigate anomalies, isolate faults and support recovery activities for assigned subsystems.
- Write and maintain supporting procedures and processes for assigned subsystems.
- Gather, define and document system-level requirements to support control and mission needs.
- Resolve requirement conflicts.
- Perform and document subsystem analysis and design to validate or assess system design and modes.
- Develop solutions and disposition issues to assure customer satisfaction.
- Design trade studies to meet program requirements.
- Work independently on assigned projects and seek guidance and support from peers as needed in a team environment.
- Coordinate changes to assigned systems with relevant stakeholders before execution.
- Execute system changes according to defined processes and ensure documentation is up to date before changes.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
