Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineers – Space Autonomy Systems - (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems is seeking Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Subsystem Engineers at Associate (Level 2), Experienced (Level 3), or Lead (Level 4) levels to develop and manage C&DH subsystems for secured autonomous satellite network systems. The position is based in El Segundo, California, and is expected to be 100% onsite.

C&DH engineering work includes requirements definition and flow-down, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. Engineers resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flightworthy before delivery. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and experts in areas including GNC subsystem engineering, software engineering, COMSEC and TRANSEC design, electronic hardware design and test, spacecraft integration, and end-to-end systems engineering.

The role requires foundational knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and aerospace-relevant network protocols. Familiarity with system modeling and simulation tools, including MBSE tools such as SysML and Cameo, is a plus. The selected candidate must have an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person. The position is not contingent upon a program award. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
• At least 3 years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or a similar high-tech industry.
• Foundational knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• For Experienced (Level 3): 5 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Lead (Level 4): 9 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with system modeling and simulation tools, including MBSE tools such as SysML and Cameo.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• ABET accreditation is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather, define, and document system-level requirements supporting flight control and mission or trajectory requirements.
• Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and functional organizations.
• Participate in and support cost and schedule reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specifications with REA support.
• Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DHN subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs/CDRLs).
• Create and release subsystem-level analyses, including traffic analysis, TM accuracy, sampling, and command pacing.
• Develop subsystem architecture, including block diagrams, and technology insertion, including the COMSEC roadmap.
• Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance, including cybersecurity and information assurance.
• Prepare and present C&DHN subsystem design reviews, including PDR and CDR, for customer and Program SEIT interfaces.
• Provide input to the Spacecraft Database, FSW, and Flight ROPs.
• Define and maintain satellite C&DH process writings (DMS guides).
• Resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flightworthy before delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and experts.

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.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility; basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level