Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer Support Analyst

Boeing • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $99,450 - $134,550 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program is seeking a Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer Support Analyst to help develop next-generation satellite ground mission planning systems in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role provides leadership and guidance for major sections of the ground-system software development staff and programs, working on cutting-edge technology in an agile environment. The analyst supports systems engineering activities spanning requirements analysis, interface design, ground-system architecture and design, system integration, testing, verification, and demonstrations to ensure the ground system meets customer requirements. Boeing and ground-system processes and procedures will be taught.

As part of the MILSATCOM Mission Planning Development Team, the analyst works with supplier and contractor software, systems engineering, and test teams on requirements generation and verification and support for the customer’s delivered system. The team collaborates with customers to generate requirements and develop the ground mission planning system, then develops, executes, and documents test plans, procedures, and reports for the ground system, from individual components to larger functional systems. The position is expected to be 100% onsite at the listed location and is on first shift. It offers a collaborative, professional mentoring environment, with potential for career growth into technical and management positions.

The role requires an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The selected candidate must also meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person. Domestic travel may be required. The position is not contingent upon program award. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Salary range is $99,450–$134,550, with pay based on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Typically, advanced technical education such as a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (examples include a Ph.D., a master’s degree plus three years of related experience, or nine years of related experience).
• At least five years of engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to participate in requirements and architecture reviews and present at major program reviews.
• Ability to work collaboratively with system engineers, analysts, software developers, and other Integrated Product Team members.
• Thorough understanding of version control and system quality attributes such as testability, portability, and maintainability.
• Ability to work in a self-driven and collaborative development approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RF communications, satellite links, transponder loading, and military communication architectures.
• Experience with satellite bus and payload resource management.
• Operational knowledge of key MILSATCOM systems.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and compile complex technical data for company products and system-level concepts in projected operational environments to optimize effectiveness over the program lifecycle.
• Apply complex systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools to the design of systems of systems, systems, and new product development.
• Derive and develop complex architectures, functional requirements, refinements, and product designs.
• Assist in integrating technical, cost, value, risk, and specialty engineering considerations into product definition.
• Interface with project and program team members, management, sales and marketing staff, customers, and suppliers to meet group, organization, and company objectives.
• Perform technical planning and control, and maintain and improve processes and software tools.
• Oversee training, lead, and mentor others.
• Support requirements analysis and generation, architecture and interface design, ground-system design, integration, testing, verification, and demonstrations.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports for ground systems and systems ranging from individual components to larger functional systems.
• Present at major program reviews and lead the technical content of system technical documents.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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