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Systems Engineer - Entry or Associate

Chantilly, Virginia Job ID JR2025450479 Category Security Clearance Post Date May. 01, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Boeing Space and Launch Division is seeking a highly motivated Entry or Associate Level Systems Engineers to join the Double Eagle Program in Chantilly, VA. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and operation of next-generation satellite technologies within a fast-paced mission operations environment. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in both spacecraft operations and big data-driven mission analysis.

Scope of Work:
In this position, you will support the full lifecycle of spacecraft and ground system operations. Your responsibilities will include mission planning, real-time telemetry monitoring, anomaly detection and resolution, and ground system maintenance. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners during integration and testing activities, launch, and transfer and initialization (LT&I) phases. Additionally, you will leverage analytical tools and techniques to interpret structured big data from multiple sources. By identifying expected, desired, and anomalous system behaviors, you will help ensure operational continuity and system performance. This includes the development of data visualizations, automation tools, and process improvements to enhance mission efficiency and situational awareness.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and trend spacecraft telemetry, execute maintenance procedures, and respond to anomalies

  • Ensure system integrity, maintain operational software, and sustain ground configuration

  • Apply data analytics to identify system behaviors, relationships, and mission-impacting trends

  • Develop and improve operational tools, procedures, and automation capabilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and developers to identify system discrepancies and support enhancements

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams during testing, integration, and mission readiness activities

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Passion for space systems, mission operations, and data analytics

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills in multi-disciplinary environments

  • Familiarity with telemetry systems, anomaly resolution, or big data analytics is a plus

  • Ability to thrive in high-intensity, real-time operational settings

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly – Final Pre-Start.


This position is 100% onsite.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree in in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • 2+ years of engineering experience (e.g.  Master)

  • Willing to work rotating shift – days, nights, weekends and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly

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

This positionisfor rotational shift

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 Entry Level (level 1): $,73,100 – $,98,900

Summary pay range Associate Level (level 2): $ 87,550 – $ 118,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 17, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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. A final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with a Counterintelligence Polygraph Pre-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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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