Satellite Systems Engineer (Associate) - Schriever AFB, CO

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer to serve as a Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite Bus Systems Engineer on the GPS IIF program within our Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) division located at El Segundo, CA.

GPS is a satellite-based radio-navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. It provides position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data to military and civilian users globally. Boeing has over 45 years of history in GPS, including achieving full system capability in 1995. The current Boeing team supports the US Space Force by sustaining and monitoring the health and capabilities of the 12 GPS Block IIF satellites in the GPS constellation, launched from 2010 to 2016. The Boeing GPS sustainment team also provides support to the U.S. Space Force customer with reports and expertise on all aspects of the GPS system. Sustainment efforts will continue through the life of the Block IIF satellites, with a design life expectancy to 2031 and beyond, under a 10-year sustainment contract from 2022 to 2031.

About the role

As a GPS Satellite Bus Systems Engineer, you will be a key member of a high-performing team engaged in critical projects related to the GPS IIF satellite constellation. You will train to become a subject matter expert for satellite Bus subsystems on the GPS Block IIF satellites and for GPS performance trending and analysis. You will work closely with spacecraft payload and secondary payload subject matter experts and interact daily with the U.S. Space Force’s 2 Navigation Warfare Squadron personnel commanding satellites and performing satellite performance trending and analysis.

This position is fully onsite at Schriever SFB, CO, and requires navigating a military base worksite with buildings lacking elevators and a long walk from the parking lot.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support to on-orbit GPS satellite operations, including investigation and resolution of satellite anomalies.
• Train to become a subsystem Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assigned subsystems.
• Interface with Operations Customer as subsystem SME.
• Write technical reports.
• Support and initiate process and documentation improvements.
• Support Spacecraft Command Processor and Mission Planning responsibilities.

Requirements

• Active (interim or final) U.S. Secret Security Clearance or above (U.S. Citizenship required). A clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• 1+ years of related experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent non-U.S. qualifications directly related to the work.
• Willingness and ability to relocate at own expense if not already within commuting distance of Schriever SFB, CO.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems engineering experience.
• Satellite operations experience.
• Global Positioning System (GPS) engineering experience.
• Telemetry analysis and trending experience.
• Anomaly resolution experience.
• Data analysis, trending, and reporting experience.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range for Associate – Level 2: $91,800 to $124,200.

Benefits

The Boeing Company provides eligible employees with a Total Rewards package that may include:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.