Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer Trainer – (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$91,800 - $151,800•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program, is seeking Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer Trainers (Level 2 or 3) to provide leadership and guidance in development of our nation’s next generation of satellite ground mission planning systems in Colorado Springs, CO. We are seeking an Operations Trainer to design, deliver, and evolve the training curriculum and associated operational documentation for Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Mission Planning systems. You will prepare military personnel, civilian operators, and contractors to configure, schedule, and optimize critical strategic and tactical communication payloads. This role directly ensures combat readiness and uninterrupted secure communications for joint and coalition warfighters. We seek candidates with interest and skills in the following areas: Ground system engineering, software integration and test, and formal qualification. Candidate should possess excellent communications skills to participate in requirements, architecture reviews, have a thorough understanding of version control and system quality attributes, such as testability, portability and maintainability, and enjoy a self-driven and collaborative development approach. Candidate should possess excellent communications skills and works well in a team environment. Must be able to interact well with System Engineers/Analysts/Software developers as well as other members of the Integrated Product Team. Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in presenting at program major reviews as well as lead the technical contents of all system technical documents. As a member of the MILSATCOM Mission Planning Development Team, you'll be working with supplier/contractor software, system engineering, and test teams on requirement generation, requirement verification, support to the customer’s delivered system. The team will work closely with customer on requirement generation, development the ground mission planning system, then develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports of the ground system and systems from single components to larger functional systems. The MILSATCOM Program Team offers a collaborative causal, but professional mentoring environment with long-term potential for career growth into technical and management positions.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
2+ years of Engineering or operational training experience
Must be willing to travel domestically as needed
3+ years of experience in MILSATCOM operations, mission planning, aerospace training, or a related military space domain.
Strong understanding of RF communications, satellite links, transponder loading, and military communication architectures.
Operational knowledge of key MILSATCOM systems.
Experience using Atlassian Jira
Must be able to interact well with System Engineers/Analysts/Software developers as well as other members of the Integrated Product Team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in presenting at program major reviews as well as lead the technical contents of all system technical documents.

Nice To Haves

Experienced, Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with Agile processes
Possess basic orbital dynamics.
RF communications, satellite links, transponder loading, and military communication architectures.
Experience with Satellite Bus and Payload Resource Management
Familiarity with System Integration and Test processes and execution
Operational knowledge of key MILSATCOM systems

Responsibilities

Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
Develops, curriculum, certification standards, operations documentation and delivers training to the operations personnel.
Design structured training modules for MILSATCOM payload scheduling, link budget analysis, and anti-jam Configuration.
Lead classroom, simulator, and hands-on technical training sessions for MILSATCOM system administrators and planners.
Create and execute realistic operational simulation exercises, including electronic warfare (EW) interference and jamming scenarios.
Define qualification baselines, evaluate trainee proficiency, and maintain comprehensive compliance and certification records.
Update technical training manuals, Joint Pubs references, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on software upgrades.
Partner with system engineers, space operators, and network managers to translate technical capabilities into operational training.