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Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement
Posted 9 days ago
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Based on 609 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program is seekingan Entry-LevelGround Systems Engineerto develop our nation's next generation of satellite ground systems inEl Segundo, CA.This position is for Ground Systems Engineer who enjoys the opportunity to work on multiple phases of our ground system development programs. The successful candidate will be working on design trade studies, developing and integrate thecutting-edgeCommand & Control (C2)SoftwareSystem in an agile environment.
We seek candidates who have skills in systems engineering or willing to learn and want to bring their skills to the next level through mentorship and hands-on development which include the analysis of system requirements and subsystem requirements, interface design documents, support ground systems architecture and design, system integration, system test, system verification, and demonstration to assure that the ground system satisfies the intent of the customer requirements. Additionally, the applicant will be trained in the use of Boeing and Ground processes and procedures.
We seek candidates with interest and skills in the following areas:
Ground system integration and test and formal qualification
Requirement decomposition and generation
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Excellent oral and written communication skills and works well in a team environment
Familiarity with the concept of requirement verification and test process
As a member of the MILSATCOM Program Team,you'llbe involved in the ground system verification and test and support of the customer's delivery system. The team will develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports of the ground system and systems from single components to larger functional systems. The MILSATCOM Program Team offers a collaborative causal, but professional mentoring environment with long-term potential for career growth into technical and management positions.
Position Responsibilities:
Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
Performs analyses tooptimizetotal system of systems and/or system architecture
Performsanalysesfor affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, productassuranceand other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success
Supports the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunitymanagementand technology readiness assessment processes
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate willbe requiredto workonsiteat one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US GovernmentrequiresUS Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start isrequired.
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includesmanufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
Experience with verification and test of ground systems.
Preferred Qualifications (Desiredskills/Experience):
Experience with Systems Design and Architecture
Experience creating and documenting test plans/procedures, executing tests, analyzing results, and/or creating test reports
Experience in Ground System systems engineering, including requirements analysis, design, and operation
Experience with development of Command and Control (C2), Mission Management, and Mission Planning software systems for Ground Systems
Experience in software coding, scripting, and troubleshooting
Experience with JIRA and Confluence
Experience working with Government customers
Experience in developing, generating, and executingthe systemtest plans, procedures, and reports
Experience working in the team of systems engineers using scaled agile development process
Experience in system requirements generation, verification and system integration and test (I&T)
Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
Level 1:Education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although notrequired, accreditation standard,
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract,engageandretainthe 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, anda number ofprograms 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range (Entry-Level- Level1): $79,050 - $106,950
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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