Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer – (Mid-Level or Lead)

Boeing•Seal Beach, CA

1d•$119,850 - $197,800•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program, is seeking a Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to provide leadership and guidance in development of our nation’s next generation of satellite ground mission planning systems in Seal Beach, CA. This position is for Ground Engineers who enjoys being a leader; offering the opportunity to provide overall direction for major sections of our ground system software development staff and programs. The successful candidate will be leading the development of cutting-edge technology in an agile environment. We seek candidates who have advanced skills in systems engineering and want to bring their skills to the next level through mentoring and hands-on development which include the analysis of system requirements and subsystem requirements, interface design documents, support ground systems architecture and design, system integration, system test, system verification, and demonstration to assure that the ground system satisfies the intent of the customer requirements. Additionally, the applicant will be trained in the use of Boeing and Ground processes and procedures. 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 customers 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

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in 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 non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
5+ years of engineering experience
Must be willing to travel domestically as needed
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Lead, Level 4: 9+ years of engineering experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with Agile and Model Based Engineering processes
Possess basic orbital dynamics
Experience with RF communications, satellite links, transponder loading, and military communication architectures
Experience with Satellite Bus and Payload Resource Management System
Familiarity: 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.
Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
Supports government and interface working groups.
Resolves cross-functional technical issues.