Associate Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer
Boeing - Springfield, VA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
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 (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking an Associate Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer to support daily operations at a spacecraft ground station as part of a Mission Operations team in Springfield, VA. The Command and control engineering team is responsible for all aspects of spacecraft operations and maintenance. In addition, our Space and Launch team work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of spacecraft operations from spacecraft control, spacecraft system engineering, mission planning, and vehicle engineering.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of spacecraft operations, including mission planning and/or monitoring and trending the on-orbit spacecraft telemetry looking for adverse trends that could affect operations, as well as planning and execution of all required spacecraft and ground system maintenance and recovery from spacecraft anomalies.
- Coordinate with external groups on current and future ground system testing and integration; spacecraft launch, transfer and initialization (LT&I); as well as participate in war rooms in support of anomaly resolutions.
- Analyze technical data, verify and sustain specific system configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements.
- Coordinate with management and peers to ensure the integrity and continuity of high quality operational products including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, training material and system configuration.
- Create and collaborate on process improvements that aim to increase operational efficiency, for example, by developing new software tools, creating new operational procedures and increasing system automation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
- 1 year or more of experience in a technical or engineering field (typically acquired through various certifications, technical work experience, apprenticeships, technical coursework, and/or military experience).
- Ability to complete a certification program. Specialized training will be provided (combination of self-study, in-class training, and on-the-job (OTJ) training) in order to learn the necessary skills related to the ground and spacecraft configuration management allowing them to obtain the necessary certifications required for this position.
- Willingness to work a rotating/variable shift schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice-to-haves
- Classroom or professional experience working directly with aerospace vehicles.
- Experience with RF (radio frequency) signals and/or ground communication network systems.
- Experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, Python, Matlab, Java or Linux.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
