Senior Ground Systems Engineer - Resource Management

Job Description

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The Boeing Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer to provide leadership and guidance in development of our nation’s next generation of satellite ground mission planning systems in Colorado Springs, CO.

This position is for Ground Engineer who enjoys being a leader; offering the opportunity to provide overall direction for major sections of our ground system development staff and programs. The successful candidate will be leading the development of cutting edge technology in an agile environment. We seek candidates who have advanced skills in systems engineering and want to bring their skills to the next level through mentoring and hands-on development which include the analysis of system requirements and subsystem requirements, interface design documents, support ground systems architecture and design, system integration, system test, system verification, and demonstration to assure that the ground system satisfies the intent of the customer requirements. Additionally the applicant will be trained in the use of Boeing and Ground processes and procedures.

We seek candidates with interest and skills in the following areas:

• Ground system engineering, integration and test, and formal qualification

• Candidate should possess excellent communications skills to participate in requirements, architecture reviews, have a thorough understanding of version control and system quality attributes, such as testability, portability and maintainability, and enjoy a self-driven and collaborative development approach.

• Candidate should possess excellent communications skills and works well in a team environment.

• Must be able to interact well with System Engineers/Analysts/Software developers as well as other members of the Integrated Product Team.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in presenting at program major reviews as well as lead the technical contents of all system technical documents.

As a member of the MILSATCOM Mission Planning Team, you'll be working with supplier/contractor software, system engineering, and test teams on requirement generation, requirement verification, support to the customer’s delivered system. The team will work closely with customer on requirement generation, development the ground mission planning system, then develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports of the ground system and systems from single components to larger functional systems. The MILSATCOM Program Team offers a collaborative causal, but professional mentoring environment with long-term potential for career growth into technical and management positions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.

• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

• Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.

• Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.

• Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.

• Resolves cross-functional technical issues.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

• 7+ years of engineering experience

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of engineering experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

• Experience with Satellite Payload Resource Management

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.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $119,850 – $162,150 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 06, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.