Senior Communications/Networks Systems Engineer

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 and Security is seeking an end-to-end Senior Communications/Networks Systems Engineer to support our Satellite Division located in the Puget Sound area.

This exciting systems engineer position will work on emerging programs developing the next-generation technologies in space. The ideal candidate is passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment to design, develop and implement control and communications software for Boeing satellites. The position will be a deputy to the chief engineer on programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Define and integrate the end-end communications and networking systems architecture for a space system

• Provide technical flowdown of systems requirements to several spacecraft and ground subsystems

• Own end-end analyses for the end-end communications link

• Partner with customers on system of systems solutions

• Lead a team of Systems Engineers for the development requirements for innovative projects, use cases and sequence diagrams and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex space and ground architectures

• Analyze, verify, and validate performance of hardware and software components in a space system

• Support planning for and execution of subsystem and vehicle-level integration and test campaign

• Work closely with other engineering disciplines in an integrated team environment to develop system architecture in compliance with interface definitions and system/subsystem requirements

• Support stakeholder needs through analysis, technical performance measures (TPM) definition, requirements analysis, and allocation & definition for subcontractors, utilizing Cameo, JIRA and Confluence

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

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

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical course of study

• 10+ years of Systems Engineering on aerospace platforms or similar highly regulated products

• Experience with communications and network architecture definition and development

• Experience with requirements development, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management and trade studies

• Experience with spacecraft and/or space systems architecture

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience utilizing Model Based Engineering (MBE or MBSE) tools

• Technical education or experience in space vehicle engineering disciplines

• Experience working across multiple disciplines in a rapid development environment

Typical Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree typically 14 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 12 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET 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:

This position is for 1st shift.

Travel:

10-25% travel to be expected.

Union Representation Statement:

This is a union-represented position.

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.  

Summary pay range: $157,250 - $212,750

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time