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Systems Engineer – National Team (Associate or Mid-Level)

Colorado Springs, Colorado; Huntsville, Alabama Job ID 00000440046 Category Engineering - Systems Post Date Dec. 16, 2024
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Job Description

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Position Overview:

Boeing’s Missile Defense National Team is seeking motivated and talented Systems Engineers in Colorado Springs, Colorado or Huntsville, Alabama!

Missile Defense programs are part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System which defends the United States homeland and its regional allies all over the world.  Be a part of our passionate and highly-motivated team who are excited to be on the forefront of defense of our nation.

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work schedules, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, 401k matching, tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

Come Join Us and Build the Future!

Primary Responsibilities:

Team member will work with other industry partners in the development and execution of a comprehensive assessment program supporting the C2BMC Element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System.

  • Evaluate systems under various scenarios and architectures to determine and/or optimize overall system mission performance in a framework giving insight into performance that may be employed by Missile Defense Agency and Warfighters

  • Develop and maintain analysis tools of varied fidelity including modeling and simulation tools to predict performance against evolving threats of current and future missile defense systems

  • Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture

  • Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes

  • Defines, schedules, assigns, and executes tasks, and monitors completion to lead the monitoring of integration and checkout activities, receiving and evaluating of results of activities, and approving/disapproving of each by determining whether results meet the checkout requirements, so that integration activities can proceed

  • Supporting the subject matter experts for integration and test domains, system engineering system performance/ domains, system-specific issues, processes, tools, and regulations

  • Support efforts to solve complex missile defense problems

  • Utilization of MBSE tools such as DOORS, System Architect and mathematical modeling and simulation to provide thought leadership and lead trade studies in assigned areas

  • Requirements and architecture development in support of MDS systems

  • Drive the system engineering integration and test or system analysis approach

  • Develop, select, tailor and deploy integration and test processes, tools and metrics

  • Execute and document integration and test activities and events

  • Develop, define efficiencies and improvements to tools to improve team productivity

  • Perform system analysis trade studies to define technical concepts and solutions

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (Colorado Springs, CO., Schriever SFB, Huntsville, AL.)

This position may require the ability to obtain access to an MDA facility.

Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. government authorities.

This position requires candidate acceptance by industry partner resource control board

This position requires anactive Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor or Master of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

  • Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills

  • Minimum of 1 year of in system engineering (e.g. Systems, Design, Architecture, Integration, Requirements or Test)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance or an active Top Secret clearance highly desired

  • Desired: DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)

  • Growing understanding of DoD and missile defense command and control, battle management, architectures and communications system concepts, mission, and common system test and data analysis techniques

  • Experience with verification of requirements

  • Must have an understanding of System Engineering and iterative product development using Agile practices.

  • Experience in developing capability assessments, assessment objectives and related assessment plans and procedures.

  • Experience in scripting and automated test development is a plus.

  • This position requires exposure to a broad range of personnel within MDA and its associated sub-elements.

  • Experience using MATLAB, Python, JAVA, or similar language environment to develop analytical tools or perform numerical modeling of complex systems

  • Demonstrated experience performing systems analysis or performance analysis including system concept trade studies, operational analysis, requirements analysis, feasibility analysis, system performance measures of effectiveness analysis (incl. technical performance measures), discrimination methods and techniques definition, probability analysis, or vehicle analysis

  • Demonstrated experience modeling or simulating missile defense elements or systems in similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.)

  • Experience with Agile Development processes is a plus

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate (Level 2): 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 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid-Level (Level 3): 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:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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. 

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.  

Associate Summary pay range: $81,600 – $110,400

Mid-Level Summary pay range: $97,750 – $132,250

This requisition is accepting applications through January 13, 2025


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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  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
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These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.

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