Experienced Ground Systems Engineer

Company: BOEING
Location: West Covina
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAt 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.To ensure compliance with President Biden's September 9, 2021 executive order, Boeing is implementing a new requirement for U.S.-based employees to either show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved reasonable accommodation (based on a disability/medical condition or sincerely held religious belief) exempting them from the requirement, by December 8, 2021 (timing may vary in some states). Individuals who are unable to meet COVID-19 requirements due to a disability/medical condition or sincerely held religious belief may apply for a reasonable accommodation during the post-offer process. Individuals with approved accommodations will be subject to frequent COVID-19 testing.Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exception by 3 December 2021. For Victorian based employees, the compliance date is 26 November 2021.All other global Boeing locations do not have a vaccination requirement at this time.Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking a Experienced Ground Systems Engineer (Level 3) to support the team in Seal Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA. The-Space and Launch-Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space.- Our team-focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers.- Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.Position Overview:The Experienced Ground Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that are immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work proprietary programs being performed for U.S. government customers who are responsible for exciting national security missions. This position will design, build, deploy operate and maintain a wide variety of mission critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers. --This role will support in vital systems development and integration and test activities to establish product readiness and transitioning for off-site operations.Position Responsibilities:

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
• Evaluates customer and /operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
• Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability (FMEA), maintainability, availability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance, system safety and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
• Performs verification and validation of system requirements with proper flowdown and traceability for system, hardware, and software components executing scope of validation or regression activities required for re-certification.
• Perform integration and test of HW and SW domains for Command and Control, Mission Management, and Mission Processing elements to ensure system success with ground segments to include heritage systems.
• Creates and executes required regression testing, test plans, procedures, schedules and documentation preparation to support verification, validation, certification, and transition.
• Supports design, development, and implementation of safe operation of test facilities/labs and instrumentation systems with documentation, proper licensing, calibration, tooling to meet certification requirements.
• Supports analysis and preparation of test results to verify and validate design and performance to meet government, regulatory, customer and program compliance requirements. Conduct aerospace research and preliminary design; develop and transition test technology.
• Supports test interface development, documentation, and compliance and system integration across hardware and software domains for Command and Control, Mission Management, and Mission Processing elements to ensure system success with ground segment.
• Supports implementation and documentation of system-level network interfaces, plans, network connectivity drawings.
• Supports implementation and management of system integration labs.
• Provides operations support with logistics, supportability and sustainment/maintenance including sparing with operator training and transition procedures, plans and documentation.
• Supports interface development, documentation (ICDs and IDDs), and compliance and system integration across hardware and software domains for Command and Control, Mission Management, and Mission Processing elements to ensure system success with ground segment.
• Develops and documents system-level network interfaces, plans, network connectivity drawings.
• Actively participate in integration and test activities for our products to include software installs and hardware integration with troubleshooting and RCCA where required.Work Authorization:This position requires an active/current Top Secret/SCI 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, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.
  • 5 years or more of experience in systems engineering to include system architecture, requirements and interface development and allocation, verification and validation, integration and test, system trades, RCCA/FRACAS, and risk management.
  • 1 year or more of experience with software development programs.
  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams.Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
    • Experience working with software coding and troubleshooting.
    • Experience in development of command and control, mission management and mission processing software systems for ground systems.
    • Experience working with systems and software architecture.
    • Experience supporting proposal activity for new and follow-on business.
    • Experience interfacing with senior leadership and customer.
    • Experience in ground and space systems.
    • Experience with software development programs.
    • Experience working in an agile environment.Typical 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:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. (Basic relocation is available for internal candidates, 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.Eligible for 3ERP.

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