Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to ...
WI · On-site
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
WI · On-site
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to ...
Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Irvine, CA · Remote
$190K - $260K/yr
The Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer ensures that all aspects of the mission, from requirements decomposition and traceability to mission capability verification, are properly defined, progressed ...
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Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Irvine, CA · Remote
$190K - $260K/yr
The Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer ensures that all aspects of the mission, from requirements decomposition and traceability to mission capability verification, are properly defined, progressed ...
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
WI · On-site
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
WI · On-site
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
Job Summary Voyager Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development, testing, and operation of the company's lunar landers and space systems. This position ...
Job Summary Voyager Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development, testing, and operation of the company's lunar landers and space systems. This position ...
Job Summary Voyager Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development, testing, and operation of the company's lunar landers and space systems. This position ...
Job Summary Voyager Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development, testing, and operation of the company's lunar landers and space systems. This position ...
Job Summary Voyager Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development, testing, and operation of the company's lunar landers and space systems. This position ...
Job Summary Voyager Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development, testing, and operation of the company's lunar landers and space systems. This position ...
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
SUMMARY We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product ...
Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, Texas, is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to develop Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability throughout the product ...
Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, Texas, is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to develop Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability throughout the product ...
This position is for a Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Spacecraft Engineer will work daily on-site with the ...
This position is for a Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Spacecraft Engineer will work daily on-site with the ...
This position is for a Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Spacecraft Engineer will work daily on-site with the ...
This position is for a Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Spacecraft Engineer will work daily on-site with the ...
Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
This position is for a Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Spacecraft Engineer will work daily on-site with the ...
Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
This position is for a Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Spacecraft Engineer will work daily on-site with the ...
Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K/yr
This position is for a Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Spacecraft Engineer will work daily on-site with the ...
Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K/yr
This position is for a Programmatic Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Spacecraft Engineer will work daily on-site with the ...
2040 Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Systems (Systems Engineering Organization)
Littleton, CO · On-site
$96K - $155K/yr
S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED 100% ON-SITE - LITTLETON, CO DESCRIPTION OF POSITION / DUTIES All Points is seeking a Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Systems to support the Artemis program within the ...
2040 Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Systems (Systems Engineering Organization)
Littleton, CO · On-site
$96K - $155K/yr
S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED 100% ON-SITE - LITTLETON, CO DESCRIPTION OF POSITION / DUTIES All Points is seeking a Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Systems to support the Artemis program within the ...
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| Aspect | Spacecraft Systems Engineer | Satellite Systems Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; certifications like INCOSE | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering; similar certifications |
| Work Environment | Design, develop, and test spacecraft for space missions | Design, develop, and maintain satellite systems for communication, navigation, or Earth observation |
| Employer & Industry Usage | NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, aerospace firms | Satellite service providers, aerospace companies, defense contractors |
| Common Search & Comparison | High overlap in skills and certifications; both focus on complex systems engineering |
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Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced)
Seal Beach, CA • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement
Posted 15 days ago
Boeing rating
8.5
Based on 618 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS's), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join our team in either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA. This is an opportunity to personally contribute to the development of new first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. 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.
As a member of our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Mission Design team, you work with a system architects, Concept of Operations (ConOps) developers, fault and autonomy designers, and Recommended Operating Procedure (ROP) authors.
Our development timelines are aggressive and you will be asked to develop solutions to previously unsolved problems. You will need to be able to dive into broad, minimally-defined design spaces and effectively lead integrated efforts.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to drive development and implementation of an optimal fault and autonomy architecture for your assigned program(s).
- Be the point of contact for customers and work directly with subject matter experts to quickly identify achievable solutions that meet customer needs.
- 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.
- Ensure system hardware designs have adequate redundancy for required levels of fault tolerance.
- Develop autonomy aligned with customer risk tolerance in the presence of anomalies.
- Analyze system failure modes via failure mode effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) or fault tree analysis.
- Develop software requirements for onboard fault protection to detect and isolate failures and transition to spacecraft safing modes.
- Design autonomy or ground procedures to recover from failures.
- Provide occasional on-call support for system anomalies.
This position is expected to be fully onsite in This position is expected to be fully onsite in either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; or El Segundo, CA.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- A United State Department of Defense Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI). A clearance that was active within the past 24 months is generally considered active.
- Minimum years of related experience: 1+ for level 2, 3+ for level 3.
- Experience with systems or software engineering on space-based systems.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience with system fault and redundancy architecture design.
- Experience with systems engineering practices (requirements definition, risk identification and management, fault tree generation, FMECA, etc.).
- Master's degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
- 3+ years of systems engineering experience.
- 2+ years of project management experience. PMP.
- Strong spoken, written, and visual communication skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers.
- Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, autonomous systems, or unmanned systems.
- Experience with failure analysis techniques (e.g., Fault Tree, FMECA).
- Experience with spacecraft mission operations.
- Broad knowledge across spacecraft subsystems.
Typical Education & Experience:
Associate (level 2): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Experienced (level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, 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 criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated ad hoc support outside of typical business hours.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. (Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.)
Pay & Benefits:
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range
Associate (level 2): $100,300 - $135,700
Experienced (level 3): $124,100 - $167,900
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)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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