Systems Engineer (Experienced)

Systems Engineer (Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) seeks a Systems Engineer with fluid systems experience to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) at the Kennedy Space Center, FL.  ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains.  It’s 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. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Define requirements for propulsion system components used in vehicle cryogenic fuel, oxidizer, bi-prop, mono-prop, pneumatic, hydraulic, or pyrotechnic systems.
• Support definitions, coordination, and control of the functional and physical interfaces between the components within the propulsion system,
• Design propulsion components to meet all subsystem design and performance criteria.  Supports development of rationale needed to make sound technical decisions regarding component design and development
• Support definition and performance of propulsion component qualification certification testing.
• Lead or support engineers and technicians during hazardous and non-hazardous operations throughout the lifecycle of refurbishment, integration, and test (RIT), launch, and recovery operations for the ESG program.
• Evaluate fielded components to assure continued reliability and airworthiness.
• Lead or support identification and management of propulsion risks, issues, and opportunities.  Support development of executable mitigation and capture plans, develop cost and schedule impact estimates, update risk tracking system (e.g. BORIS), and communicate with propulsion RIO Control Board.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) pertaining to vehicle component development.  Assure technical, customer, and regulatory requirements are met.  Support Program and Supplier Management to development and follow plans for material procurement.
• Conduct component failure investigations and non-conformance closures through Material Review Board (MRB) and other internal and customer boards.  This includes component issues that emerge at the supplier or the vehicle production facility.  Coordinate with Boeing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other Integrated Product Team (IPT) members as needed to resolve issues.
• Host technical interchange meetings and component reviews including supplier requirements review (SRR), design reviews (PDR / CDR), acceptance reviews, test readiness reviews (TRR), production readiness reviews (PRR).
• Review supplier data requirement list (SDRL) items and engineering drawings to ensure design and requirement compliance.
• Coordinate work scope with other engineers.

This position is expected to be fully onsite at the Kennedy Space Center, FL. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

• Ability, after starting in the position, to get a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance post-start is required.
• 3+ years, minimum, of related work experience.
• Experience in rocket propulsion.
• Experience with propulsion system components, interfaces, and their design or integration variables, within aerospace vehicles.
• Experience in systems design, systems analysis, or systems integration.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% domestically.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active TS/SCI.
• Experience working on propulsion systems to include cryogenic and pneumatic delivery systems.
• Experience in space, launch vehicle, or aircraft programs.
• Experience in NASA Space programs or a related Space or Defense program.
• Knowledge of fluid systems.

Typical Education & Experience:

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.

Conflict of Interest:

You must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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:

Need is for 1st shift and/or 2nd shift.  Shift differential applies to 2nd shift work.

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. 

Summary Pay Range

Experienced (level 3): $112,200 - $151,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This 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:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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