Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking an Experienced Space Systems Architecture Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Level 3) 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 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.
Position Overview:
The Experienced Space Systems Architecture Modeling and Simulation 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 develop and analyze state-of-the-art satellite systems for national security programs, commercial, civil, and other government programs. This role will focus on analytical and technical solutions for executing our latest satellite systems.
Position Responsibilities:
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Defining and analyzing satellite systems and evaluating system performance for various scenarios and vignettes.
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Developing end-to-end space system architecture analyses and simulating operational tasking and resource utilization.
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Performing system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis and requirement decomposition.
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Performing complex space based architecture trade studies.
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Performing system-level integration and validation.
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Performing analysis activities for space based satellite systems, including: system utility, capacity, subsystem modeling, and performance assessments.
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Developing analysis tools and 3D visualizations using MATLAB, STK, and custom object-oriented software.
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Communicating (both written and verbal) clear and crisp insights and observations based on complex analytical models and technical data interpretation to senior-level leadership and external customers.
Work Authorization:
This position requires an active/current U.S. Security Clearance with a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) that has been successfully completed by the federal government within the last 5 years or in a Continuous Evaluation/Continuous Vetting program for the T5/SSBI. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.
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Experience in engineering modeling and/or analysis with computer programming of analytical models, simulations, and/or data processing of space related systems (including aerospace).
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Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and/or modeling and simulation.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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Proficiency in C++ is desirable, or recent experience with other objected oriented programming languages.
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Knowledge of orbital mechanics and attitude control.
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Experience using STK (Satellite Tool Kit) for analysis and/or visualization.
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Proactive, self-starting, independent individual with strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Typical Education/Experience:
Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor’s and 5 or more years’ experience, Master’s degree with 3 or more years’ experience or PhD degree with experience. 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. (Basic relocation is available for internal candidates, based on candidate eligibility.)
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.