Space Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced)

Boeing•Aurora, CO

11d•$98,600 - $162,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company, Space Defense & Security’s (BDS’s), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Space Systems Engineer to join their team in either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA. This role offers the chance to contribute to the development of new, first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. The ESG portfolio includes platforms and technologies such as the X-37B, a reusable spaceplane that is currently on its eighth mission. As part of the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Mission Design team, you will collaborate with system architects, Concept of Operations (ConOps) developers, fault and autonomy designers, and Recommended Operating Procedure (ROP) authors. The development timelines are aggressive, requiring the ability to solve previously unsolved problems and effectively lead integrated efforts within broad, minimally defined design spaces.

Requirements

Active U.S Top Secret/SCI. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
Minimum years of related experience: 1+ for level 2, 3+ for level 3.
Experience in space systems and working with multi-discipline engineering teams.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with systems or software engineering on space-based systems.
Experience with architecture, ConOps and Requirements for space based systems and associated ground support systems.
Master’s degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
3+ years of systems engineering experience.
2 years of project management experience. PMP.
Strong spoken, written, and visual communication skills.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers.
Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, autonomous systems, or unmanned systems.
Experience with spacecraft mission operations.
Experience with applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to space programs.
Broad knowledge across spacecraft subsystems.
Experience with spacecraft ground development.

Responsibilities

Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to drive development and implementation of an operational concept for a space mission.
Be the point of contact for customers and work directly with subject matter experts to quickly identify achievable solutions that meet customer needs.
Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions.
Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership.
Drive complex system trade studies to closure.
Ensure proper system architecture is in place to support mission objectives.
Perform functional analysis and decomposition for mission activities.
Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to resolve cross-segment issues.
Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to capture the system architecture and operational concept.