Associate Systems Engineer - Space Vehicle Engineer

Job Overview

Associate Systems Engineer – Space Vehicle Engineer (Level2) – Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS).

Location:

Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Space Vehicle Controller/Engineer (SVC) will command and control space vehicles, monitor telemetry, and execute and verify products loaded to the SV.

• Ensure integrity of the ground system and command path in support of the mission.
• Use Microsoft‑Windows or Unix‑based computers to develop operational plans and analyze data for future contacts or anomaly resolution.
• Coordinate with management and peers to deliver high‑quality operational products, including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, and system configuration.
• Analyze technical data, verify and sustain systems configuration according to defined constraints and operational requirements.
• Monitor system performance and control system elements by executing commands to change configuration to achieve mission objectives.
• Support future system testing and integration requirements as needed.
• Receive specialized training to learn ground and SV configuration management skills and obtain necessary certifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications directly related to the work.
• Successful completion of the Space Vehicle Certification program (self‑study and on‑the‑job training).
• Experience in aerospace systems engineering.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Experience with coding/scripting in languages such as MATLAB and Perl.
• Experience working with space vehicles.

Base salary range: $85,000–$115,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Total Rewards package and benefits may vary by location and eligibility.

• 100% onsite. Location is Las Cruces, New Mexico.

• Rotating shift schedule.

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at or above Top Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph Pre‑Start.

• Position requires a U.S. person as defined by U.S. export control regulations.

• No visa sponsorship.

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