Lead Systems Engineer - Phantom Works

BoeingColorado Springs, CO
Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to support the Space Battle Management, Command and Control (SBMC2) programs. The Systems Engineer will perform as part of a high-performing team and have the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of innovative software solutions in an agile software development environment interfacing with internal and external stakeholders; to include a Joint Industry partnership Team (JIPT) and Working Groups, contributing to the design and development of next generation ground command and control capabilities. As a member of the Boeing team, you will be responsible for key portions of our development lifecycle, from idea creation and development, all the way through to maintenance and support of the customer’s delivered system. More importantly, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on the results of our projects. We offer a collaborative mentoring environment where you have the opportunity to learn from others and be a mentor to others.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 9+ years of work-related engineering experience
  • 3+ years of experience working on a software development effort, supporting the development of products from inception through delivery and operation (full product lifecycle)
  • Experience with an interface standard, preferably Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI) experience or Open Architecture standards
  • Experience with Agile development
  • 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))

Nice To Haves

  • Satellite operations experience
  • Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness
  • Basic modeling skills with SysML, Enterprise Architect, or UML
  • Knowledge of the space mission domain including launch vehicles, space systems, mission and space vehicle command & control (C2), specialized mission payloads, system integration, and interoperability.

Responsibilities

  • Support definition of requirements, interfaces, and concept of operations through supporting and/or chairing working group meetings.
  • Understand and communicate prioritization of efforts to multi-disciplinary team.
  • Think abstractly and see the big picture while evaluating technical details
  • Perform technical analyses to develop and validate models of system behavior; identify solutions to complex problems.
  • Serve as a direct interface to both internal and external customers
  • Conduct and support trade studies.
  • Communicate across multiple functional groups (ex. Software, DevSecOps teams, hardware, cybersecurity, IT/infrastructure, networking, mission engineering, etc)
  • Work in an industry consortium with diverse viewpoints

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work
  • 401(k) plan
  • Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts
  • Student Loan Match
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