Lead Electrical Power and Harness Systems Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking a Lead Electrical Power and Harness Systems Engineer to support the team in El Segundo, CA. The Space and Launch Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Lead Electrical Power and Harness Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that are immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with satellite power and harness subsystem non-recurring and recurring/sustaining efforts and activities including systems engineering of power system elements and capabilities.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and project management regarding power systems analyses including optimal power management during sunlight and eclipse conditions.

  • Provide engaging leadership that fosters a culture of timely communication of potential issues and help needed to Program Management and Engineering Capabilities Management to quickly resolve issues and threats to performance.

  • Drive timely closure of technical issues and anomalies to meet program requirements.

  • Responsible for power systems activities and analyzing and approving power system test data and address power system anomalies at unit-level, subsystem, and system levels from ground test through on-orbit operations.

  • Interface with program customers, suppliers, and other engineering stakeholders.

  • Mentor less-experienced engineers in terms of technical knowledge, project management and stakeholder relationship building.

  • Perform power system analyses and trade studies to determine optimal power system architecture.

  • Ensure subsystem designs comply with program requirements.

  • Chair key design reviews and lead critical Root-Cause/Corrective Action investigation teams.

  • Convene and chair Independent Review Teams (IRT’s).

  • Evaluate and champion new technology and methods.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This 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)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • 3+ years of experience performing trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict space-based power system performance.

  • 3+ years of experience working with space related electrical power and harness subsystems.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience with the design and test of space-based electrical power systems.

  • Experience or knowledge in analog and/or digital circuit design for power systems.

  • Experience with delivering on program commitments – technical, Cost, Schedule and risk management.

  • Experience in systems engineering knowledge, including requirements definition, verification & validation, and risk management.

  • Experience with engineering involving system requirements, functional decomposition and allocation, integrated design, analysis and evaluation, verification, or operations of space/ground systems.

  • Strong communication skills to interface with different program and customer teams.

  • Experience with interfacing and communicating with Senior Managers and Directors.

  • Experience leading engineer teams or projects.

Typical Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and typically 9 or more years’ experience in an engineering classification or a Master’s degree with typically 7 or more years’ experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years’ experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Shift:

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.

Please 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.  

Summary Pay Range: $128,350 – $173,650

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.

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