Satellite Systems Engineer

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer to support the team in Schriever, CO. The role involves developing new global military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) ground systems that manage transmission of protected tactical waveform (a type of secure, anti‑jam communication) over Boeing‑built Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites and terminals. The team works across all facets of engineering: technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Lead Satellite Systems Engineer is part of a high‑performing team immersed in dynamic satellite operations and engineering activities. As a member of the WGS on‑orbit team, you will lead a small team in supporting platform operations and engineering for 10 on‑orbit satellites.

• Advise customers on satellite operation and maintenance.
• Advise customers on ground command and control system operations.
• Participate in technical meetings, author database, and software change requests.
• Perform ground computer system software and database testing.
• Author, maintain, review, and support satellite operations procedures. Configure and run simulations to support procedure validation.
• Conduct technical analyses and studies then provide recommendations.
• Perform satellite data trending and analysis to determine spacecraft performance.
• Perform problem solving and support other engineers in a team environment.

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Minimum years of related experience: 3+ for level 3, 5+ for level 4.
• Systems Engineering experience.
• Software quality test and validation experience.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Schriever AFB at own expense if not already within commuting distance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non‑US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience responding to anomalies for on‑orbit communications satellites.
• Experience working closely with U.S. Military customers in an operational and training environment.
• Project Management experience.
• Data analysis experience.
• Experience developing software or engineering tools.

Mid‑Level (level
3):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non‑US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (level
4):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g., Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non‑US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid‑Level (level
3): $112,200 to $151,800

Lead (level
4): $136,850 to…