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.

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security, Space and Launch Systems is seeking an Experienced Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer that will develop and manage C&DH systems for Boeing satellite programs. Typical assignments will include requirements definition and flowdown, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. The engineer will be responsible for resolution of technical issues and ensuring hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery. They will work with senior management and technical experts across multiple disciplines including subsystem engineering, software architecture, software validation, Communications Security (COMSEC), electronic hardware testing, spacecraft level testing, and end to end system engineering. This position is located in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Gathers, defines and documents system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition.
• Resolves requirement conflicts.
• Performs and documents analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems to validate or assess the system design or models.
• Develops solutions and disposition of issues to assure customer satisfaction.
• Designs trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Works under general direction.

Work Authorization:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace
• 1+ years’ experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems
• Strong communication (both written and verbal)
• Experience working with CCSDS and IP (Internet Protocol)
• Experience working with 1553, SpaceWire, CAN, or Ethernet 
• Experience working with MATLAB and VBA tool development

Typical Education & Experience:

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. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

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.