Associate Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Vehicle Engineer
- Relocation assistance
- US citizenship
- TS/SCI clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $85k–$115k a year. Open systems engineer jobs in New Mexico post a median of $129k a year, the middle half $110k–$153k, across 10 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
Associate Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Vehicle Engineer
Company
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring for an Associate Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Vehicle Engineer (Level 2) to join the team in Las Cruces, NM .
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, doing work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
Position Responsibilities
- Ensuring integrity of the ground system and command path in support of the mission
- Use MS-Windows or UNIX based computers for the development of the operational plan and analysis of data collected in support of planning future contacts or anomaly resolution
- Coordination with management and peers to ensure the integrity of high quality operational products, including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, and system configuration
- Analyze technical data, verify and sustain specific systems configuration in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements
- Monitor system performance and control system elements by executing commands to change the system configuration in order to achieve mission objectives. This position may support future system testing and integration requirements
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)
- Bachelor 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
- Must be able to successfully complete the Space Vehicle Qualification training which requires a combination of self-study and on-the-job (OJT) training
- This position requires the candidate to hold a TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Classroom or work related experience with aerospace engineering vehicles
Additional Details
- This position requires the successful completion of a certification program
- Selected candidate will be provided specialized training in order to learn the necessary skills related to ground and SV configuration management allowing them to obtain the necessary certifications required for this position
- The certification requires a combination of self-study and on-the-job (OJT) training
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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.
Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $85,000 - $115,000
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement
Safety Sensitive
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (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.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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