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ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning various technology domains, and is a fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which is continuing to shape the future of space technology while currently flying its eighth mission.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nPlan and perform end-to-end space system test programs, including spacecraft, ground systems, and external systems and interfaces.\nDevelop test requirements, configurations, procedures, and scripts.\nSupport software integration, test, and debugging from multiple elements within the system,\nPerform hardware/software integration and lab testing using EDUs, emulators, and simulations,\nAssist with spacecraft flight hardware testing and data collection, review, and analysis,\nDesign and operate Special Test Equipment (STE).\nInvestigate, troubleshoot, and help resolve issues identified during testing or operational use,\nSupport system verification, validation, sell-off, and launch and operations readiness activities.\nContribute to process improvements through the application of current and emerging tools and methods.\nDevelop plans, communicate status, and coordinate effectively across multifunctional teams.\nPrepare and present review materials for internal and external leadership.\nCollaborate with subject matter experts across technical disciplines and mission areas. work alongside a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, software developers, special test equipment designers, and test directors to plan, coordinate, and perform integration and test efforts.\nSolve complex technical challenges in evolving design environments.\nLead small teams and projects, including support to IPT management for planning and control of cost, schedule, and technical scope\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.\nThis worksite participates in Boeing’s 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.\nThis position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). 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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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nLevel 4 Summary pay range: $ 146,200 - $ 197,800\nLevel 5 Summary pay range: $ 176,800 - $ 239,200\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:\nThis position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. 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