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System Engineer

Las Cruces, New Mexico Job ID 00000433079 Category Engineering - Systems Post Date Dec. 12, 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 a System Engineer to serve as a Space and Launch Systems Engineer on our team in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Project assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the design, develop, and delivery of state-of-the-art communication systems and payload systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil, or national security programs.
  • Serve on a team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems.
  • Participate in a large cross-functional group including customers, suppliers, hardware and software engineers, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists that ensures final products meet mission objectives.
  • Assist with system analyses and simulations for space communications and payload systems.
  • Support optimization of system design by performing trade studies, flow downs, and verifying subsystem and unit requirements.
  • Assist in developing ConOps, supporting integration and testing, and validating interfaces.
  • Assist with performing analyses to optimize total system of systems or system architecture, and analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialty quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.

To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in Las Cruces, NM.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically depending on business needs.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim or final U.S. TS/SCI Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain poly.
  • 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.
  • Educational and/or technical experience in electrical engineering, RF engineering, avionics, computer science, or related fields.

Typical Education & Experience:

Entry Level (level 1): 

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.

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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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:

This position is for a rotating shift.  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:

Entry Level (level 1):  62,900 – 85,100

Associate (level 2):  75,650 – 102,350


Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

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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