Command and Data Handling Engineer - Experienced, Lead, and Senior Level

Command and Data Handling Engineer - Experienced, Lead, and Senior Level

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000439030

Date Posted:

2024-12-13

Location:

USA - El Segundo, CA

Job Description Qualifications:

This is Boeing:  each of us is an innovator on a mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire.  From seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world.  Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems team seeks a Command and Data Handling Engineer (C&DH) to develop and manage Telemetry and Command Digital (TCD or T&C) Subsystems for Boeing satellite and satellite autonomy programs.

C&DH Subsystem engineering assignments include requirements definition and flow down, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification.  You will resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery.  You will work with management and 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Gather, define, and document system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition. 
• Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and function.  Participate and support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specs with REA support.
• Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DH subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements List (SDRLs/CDRLs).
• Create and release subsystem level analyses such as traffic analysis, TM accuracy, sampling, command pacing, …
• Perform Subsystem Architecture (including Block Diagram) and technology insertion (including COMSEC Roadmap).
• Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance.
• Prepare and present C&DH subsystem design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) for customer and Program SEIT interface.
• Input to Spacecraft Database, FSW, and Flight ROPs.
• Lead (level 5) or participate in (level 4) C&DH Subsystem In-orbit anomaly investigations and support to COSC.
• Define and maintain satellite C&DH process writings (DMS guides).

To meet security standards and protocols, this position is 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically and internationally depending on business needs.

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

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.
• 3+ years of experience applying Systems Engineering principals and Systems Integration in the Aerospace industry.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems.
• Experience working with CCSDS and IP (Internet Protocol).
• Experience working with MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, and Excel Macros.

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (level 3):  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.

Lead (level 4):  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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (level 5):  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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

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 for Experienced level 3: $108,800 – $147,200

Summary Pay Range for Lead level 4: $135,150 – $182,850

Summary Pay Range for Senior level 5:  $164,050 – $221,950

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6E3DI3 (637)

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