Space Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced)

BoeingSeal Beach, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Space Systems Engineer with experience in integration and test to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) located in in either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA. ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning various technology domains, and is a fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which is continuing to shape the future of space technology while currently flying its eighth mission.

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.
  • Systems engineering experience.
  • 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.

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.
  • Verification and validation of complex systems experience.

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.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work
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