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Space Vehicle Engineer

Aurora, Colorado Job ID 00000435718 Category Engineering - Systems Post Date Dec. 16, 2024
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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 (BDS) seeks an Space Vehicle Engineer in Aurora, Colorado to be responsible for command and control of space vehicles (SV), telemetry monitoring, and implementation and verification of specific products loaded to the Space Vehicle.

Specialized training will be provided on necessary skills for ground and Space Vehicle configuration management.  Required certifications will be earned though on-the-job (OJT) training and self-study during allotted on-the-job time.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensure integrity of the ground system and command path in support of the mission.
  • Use MS-Windows or UNIX based computers for the development of the operational plan and analysis of data collected in support of planning future contacts or anomaly resolution.
  • Coordinate with management and peers to ensure integrity of operational products including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, and system configuration.
  • Analyze technical data and verify and sustain specific system configuration in accordance with defined parameters and operational requirements.
  • Monitor system performance and control system elements by initiating change commands to the system configuration to achieve mission objectives.

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. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

This position is expected to be fully onsite in Aurora, CO.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain adjudicated Counterintelligence Polygraph.
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • The position requires successful completion of the Space Vehicle Certification program (Post Start), for continued employment, which requires a combination of self-study – on-the-job time allotted – and on-the-job (OJT) training.
  • Willing to work rotating shifts which include working days, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Classroom or work-related experience with aerospace engineering vehicles.

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) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.  You must live be within commuting distance or relocate at your 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 rotational.  Shift differential and overtime apply.

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: $87,550 – $118,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 28th, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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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