Entry Level Systems Engineer

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking a Entry Level Systems Engineer to support the team in Schriever, CO or El Segundo, CA. Our team focus on the development of new global military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) ground systems that will manage transmission of protected tactical waveform (a type of secure, anti-jam communication) — over Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites and terminals. In addition, the Space and Launch Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Entry Level System Engineer will be part of the highly motivated team of system engineers that provides military customer support of satellite operations and sustaining systems engineering for the Wideband Global Satellite Communications (WGS) program. The successful candidate will provide real-time routine and contingency operations support for all on-station WGS satellites. As a member of our team, you will have opportunity to learn about the WGS satellites constellation and different subsystems. You will also have opportunity to advance your career with the satellite sustainment industry and becoming a SME in your subsystem.

This role will include advising the customer in satellite operations and ground command & control sustainment tasks. This position will focus on authoring, reviewing and helping execute satellite operational procedures. Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation. Provide technical recommendations to the customer engineers and operators. Perform satellite data trending and analysis so that spacecraft performance can be monitored and analyzed. Perform ground computer system software and database testing

Position Responsibilities:

• Author, review and help execute satellite operational procedures.
• Execute procedure and results analysis.
• Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation.
• Perform ground computer system software and database testing.
• Advise the customer in satellite operations and ground command & control sustainment tasks.
• Provide technical recommendations to the customer engineers and operators.
• Perform satellite data trending and analysis so that spacecraft performance can be monitored and analyzed.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.
• Experience in a large or small team setting.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Experience responding to anomalies for on-orbit communications satellites.
• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience working closely with US Military customers in an operational and training environment.

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, or Master degree). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

General:

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The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

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Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $68,000-$98,900

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.