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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.\nWe seek candidates with interest and skills in the following areas:\nGround system engineering, software integration and test, and formal qualification\n\nCandidate 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.\n\nCandidate should possess excellent communications skills and works well in a team environment.\n\nMust be able to interact well with System Engineers/Analysts/Software developers as well as other members of the Integrated Product Team.\n\nExcellent 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.\n\nAs a member of the MILSATCOM Mission Planning Development 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 customers 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.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nApplies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.\n\nEvaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.\n\nPerforms various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.\n\nPerforms 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.\n\nDevelops, 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.\n\nSupports government and interface working groups.\n\nResolves cross-functional technical issues.\n\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):\nThis position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)\n\nBachelor 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\n\n5+ years of engineering experience\n\nMust be willing to travel domestically as needed\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nLead, Level 4: 9+ years of engineering experience\n\nBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering\n\nExperience with Agile and Model Based Engineering processes\n\nPossess basic orbital dynamics\n\nExperience with RF communications, satellite links, transponder loading, and military communication architectures\n\nExperience with Satellite Bus and Payload Resource Management\n\nSystem Familiarity: Operational knowledge of key MILSATCOM systems\n\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.\nTypical Education/Experience:\nMid-Level, Level 3: 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 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.\nLead, 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.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nShift:\nThis position is for 1st shift.\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nPlease note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range - Mid-Level, Level 3: $119,850 - $162,150\nSummary Pay Range - Lead, Level 4: $146,200 - $197,800\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:\nThis position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). 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