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Payload Systems Engineer II

Longmont, CO · On-site

$85K - $130K/yr

We design, engineer, and manufacture our own antennas to support the payload integration needs of ... Design advanced communication payloads for satellite systems across all orbits (LEO, MEO, GEO)

Payload Systems Engineer III

Longmont, CO · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

We design, engineer, and manufacture our own antennas to support the payload integration needs of ... Design advanced communication payloads for satellite systems across all orbits (LEO, MEO, GEO)

Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... satellites on orbit. • Provide operations planning and execution support. • Develop and ...

Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for constellation of multiple satellites.

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Satellite Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-level)

Satellite Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-level)

Boeing

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago


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Job description

Satellite Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), seeks a seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer to serve as Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite Bus Systems Engineer to join our Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) division and support the GPS sustainment program located at Schriever Space Force Base, about 10 miles east of Colorado Springs.

GPS is a satellite-based radio-navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force and is the world's first global utility. GPS provides position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data to military and civilian users globally with countless applications and an unlimited number of users.

Boeing has over 45 years of history in GPS, including achieving full system capability in 1995. The current Boeing team supports the US Space Force by sustaining and monitoring the health and capabilities of the 12 GPS Block IIF satellites in the GPS constellation, launched from 2010 to 2016. The Boeing GPS sustainment team also provides support to our U.S. Space Force customer with reports and expertise on all aspects of the GPS system. Sustainment efforts will continue through the life of the Block IIF satellites, with a design life expectancy to 2031 and beyond. The program currently operates under a 10-year sustainment contract, from 2022 to 2031.

As GPS Satellite Bus Systems Engineer, you will be a key member of a high-performing team engaged in critical projects related to the GPS IIF satellite constellation. You will train to become a subject matter expert for satellite Bus subsystems on the GPS Block IIF satellites and for GPS performance trending and analysis. You will also work closely with the spacecraft payload and secondary payload subject matter experts and interact daily with the U.S. Space Force's 2 Navigation Warfare Squadron personnel commanding satellites and satellite performance trending and analysis.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide real-time support to on-orbit GPS satellite operations, including investigation of and resolution of satellite anomalies.
  • Train to become a subsystem Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in assigned subsystems.
  • Interface with Operations Customer as subsystem SMEs.
  • Write technical reports.
  • Support and initiate process and documentation improvement
  • Support Spacecraft Command Processor and Mission Planning responsibilities.

This position is expected to be fully onsite at Schriever SFB, CO and necessitates the ability to navigate the military base worksite where there are buildings without elevators and a long walk from the parking lot.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Active (interim or final) secret or above U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
  • 1+ years of related experience.
  • Systems engineering or related experience.
  • If not already within commuting distance of the Schriever SFB, willingness and ability to relocation at own expense.
  • 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):

  • Systems engineering experience.
  • Satellite operations experience.
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) engineering experience.
  • telemetry analysis and trending experience.
  • Anomaly resolution experience.
  • Data analysis, trending, and reporting experience.

Typical Education & Experience:

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.

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.

Shift:

Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated onsite support outside of typical business hours. Expect infrequent alternating 24/7 on-call responsibilities for satellite anomalies and operational events.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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:

Level 2: 91,800 to 124,200

Level 3: $112,200 - $151,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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 award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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