Space Vehicle Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing•Las Cruces, NM
•$85,000 - $141,450•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Space Vehicle Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join its team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The position is responsible for the health and safety of space vehicles, subsystem analysis, and implementation and verification of specific products loaded to the Space Vehicle. Specialized training in ground and Space Vehicle configuration management will be provided. Required certifications are earned through on-the-job training and self-study during allotted on-the-job time. The position is expected to be 100% onsite in Las Cruces. The successful candidate must complete the Space Vehicle Certification program after starting, support after-hours deployments and rotational on-call, and hold an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility. The role is not contingent upon a program award.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required. A clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
  • Ability to complete the Space Vehicle Certification program after starting, including self-study, allotted on-the-job time, and on-the-job training.
  • Ability to support after-hours deployments and rotational on-call.
  • Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
  • Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

  • For Mid-Level (Level 3): 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Classroom or work-related experience with aerospace or electrical engineering vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure integrity of the ground system and command path in support of the mission.
  • Use Microsoft Windows- or UNIX-based computers to develop the operational plan and analyze collected data to support future contact planning or anomaly resolution.
  • Coordinate with management and peers to ensure the integrity of operational products, including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, and system configuration.
  • Analyze technical data and verify and sustain specific system configuration in accordance with defined parameters and operational requirements.
  • Monitor system performance and control system elements by initiating change commands to the system configuration to achieve mission objectives.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
  • Relocation based on candidate eligibility; basic relocation is available for eligible internal candidates.
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