Satellite Systems Engineer (Associate)
About The Position
Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer to serve as Systems Administrator & Cybersecurity Integrator for the Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF program, within the Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) division in El Segundo, CA. GPS is a satellite-based radio-navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. Boeing has over 45 years of history in GPS and currently supports the U.S. Space Force by sustaining and monitoring the health and capabilities of the 12 GPS Block IIF satellites. The team provides reports and expertise on all aspects of the GPS system, with sustainment efforts expected to continue through the life of the Block IIF satellites (design life expectancy to 2031 and beyond) under a 10-year sustainment contract (2022-2031). As a Satellite Bus Systems Engineer, you will be a key member of a high-performing team, training to become a subject matter expert for satellite Bus subsystems on the GPS Block IIF satellites, and for GPS performance trending and analysis. You will also work closely with payload subject matter experts and interact daily with U.S. Space Force personnel commanding satellites and performing performance trending and analysis.
Requirements
- Active (interim or final) secret or above U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
- 1+ years of related experience.
- Systems engineering or related experience.
- 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.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. 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
- Systems engineering experience.
- Satellite operations experience.
- Global Positioning System (GPS) engineering experience.
- Telemetry analysis and trending experience.
- Anomaly resolution experience.
- Data analysis, trending, and reporting experience.
- Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Willingness and ability to relocation at own expense if not already within commuting distance of the Schriever SFB, CO.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time support to on-orbit GPS satellite operations, including investigation of and resolution of satellite anomalies.
- Train to become a subsystem Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in assigned subsystems.
- Interface with Operations Customer as subsystem SMEs.
- Write technical reports.
- Support and initiate process and documentation improvement.
- Support Spacecraft Command Processor and Mission Planning responsibilities.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
