Space Systems Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Boeing•Aurora, CO

3d•$119,850 - $197,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company, specifically its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) division, is seeking a Space Systems Engineer with expertise in integration and test. This role is part of the Experimental Systems Group (ESG) and can be located in Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA. The ESG operates in a dynamic environment, supporting various government customers across different technology domains and focuses on rapid, affordable development of new capabilities. A notable project within ESG is the X-37B, an autonomous reusable spaceplane that is currently on its eighth mission and is shaping the future of space technology.

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: 3+ for level 3, 5+ for level 4.
Systems engineering experience.
Verification and validation of complex systems experience.
Space systems integration and test experience.
Willing and able to travel up to 10% domestically.
If not already within commuting distance of either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.
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 for Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in hardware/software integration labs.
Experience with software integration and test.
Experience with spacecraft ground systems (mission planning and command/control).
Experience with spacecraft hardware functional or environmental testing.
Experience developing test procedures and scripts and software to automate testing, data collection, constraint checking, and data processing and validation.
Familiarity with digital twin and virtualization testing and validation strategies.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform end-to-end space system test programs, including spacecraft, ground systems, and external systems and interfaces.
Develop test requirements, configurations, procedures, and scripts.
Support software integration, test, and debugging from multiple elements within the system.
Perform hardware/software integration and lab testing using EDUs, emulators, and simulations.
Assist with spacecraft flight hardware testing and data collection, review, and analysis.
Design and operate Special Test Equipment (STE).
Investigate, troubleshoot, and help resolve issues identified during testing or operational use.
Support system verification, validation, sell-off, and launch and operations readiness activities.
Contribute to process improvements through the application of current and emerging tools and methods.
Develop plans, communicate status, and coordinate effectively across multifunctional teams.
Prepare and present review materials for internal and external leadership.
Collaborate with subject matter experts across technical disciplines and mission areas.
Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, software developers, special test equipment designers, and test directors to plan, coordinate, and perform integration and test efforts.
Solve complex technical challenges in evolving design environments.