Experienced Mission Systems Engineer (Experimental Space Programs)
Company: BOEING
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better
place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work
that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion
are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for
every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with
great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with
us.
Boeing Defense Space & Security has an exciting opportunity for an
Experienced Mission Systems Engineer to join our Experimental
Systems Group (ESG) located in Seal Beach, CA; with options to work
from Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA; El Segundo, CA; Herndon, VA;
Leesburg, VA; or Mesa, AZ to support development of new
first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. ESG supports a variety
of government customers spanning technology domains, and is an
extremely 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 recently launched on its sixth and most ambitious
flight yet.
As a member of our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT)
Mission Design team, you will join a diverse team of system
architects, Concept of Operations (ConOps) developers, mission
modeling and simulation specialists, fault and autonomy designers,
and recommended operating procedure (ROP) authors. You will be
expected to work in one or more of these disciplines, leading
coordination across all internal and external stakeholders to drive
your assigned programs' development from early capabilities studies
through demonstration. You will serve as a core point of contact
for customers and will work directly with subject matter experts
across the business to quickly iterate and converge on achievable
solutions that meet our customers' needs. Our development timelines
are aggressive and you will be asked to develop solutions to
previously unsolved problems.
In this role, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to bring
concept of operations to fruition in support of our customers'
mission objectives. You will work both as an individual contributor
and as a team lead. An ideal candidate has a strong technical
background across all spacecraft subsystems with particular depth
in Attitude Control Systems (ACS)/Guidance Navigation & Control
(GNC), spacecraft operations, or mission modeling as well as a
strong system background spanning both space and ground domains.
You will need to be able to dive into broad, minimally-defined
design spaces and effectively lead integrated efforts.
Position Responsibilities:
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
Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding
atmosphere
[Architecture & ConOps] Develop system ConOps from early
capabilities studies through demonstration
[Architecture & ConOps] Develop inter-segment architectures for new
systems and capabilities
[Fault & Autonomy] Ensure system design is aligned with customer
risk tolerance in the presence of anomalies
[Fault & Autonomy] Analyze failure modes and design onboard
autonomy to detect, isolate, and recover from fault scenarios
[Mission Analysis] Develop physics-based mission simulations to
inform system trade studies and verify system performance
[Mission Analysis] Develop mission flight plans/concepts exploring
new and novel astrodynamics approaches
[ROPs] Develop and maintain spacecraft recommended operating
procedures
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate
will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location
options.
Work Authorization:
This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a
Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship
required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous
Evaluation program.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an
accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science,
mathematics, physics or chemistry
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Master's degree from an accredited course of study in engineering,
computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
3 years of systems engineering experience
1 year of project management experience
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external
customers
Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous
unmanned systems
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 5 or more years' related work experience or an
equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g.
PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET
accreditation is the preferred, although not required,
accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal
candidates.
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 Work Statement:
This position is for 1st shift
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will
attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total
Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable
compensation opportunities.
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.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee
may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic
location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective
bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general
guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and
qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Colorado summary pay range: Min: $100,000 - Max: $120,000
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.
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