Optical Communications Systems Engineer

Optical Communications Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000432251

Date Posted:

2024-07-25

Location:

USA - Kent, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking an Optical Communications Systems Engineer in the Puget Sound area to support multiple space programs. The position provides an opportunity work with an experienced, interdisciplinary team to develop unique systems to meet challenging requirements on dynamic development programs. This position is in support of space systems architecture, requirements development and management, use case development and verification strategies with a software implementation focus.

Boeing creates the next generation products and services for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business. 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 Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other engineering disciplines in an integrated team environment to develop system architecture in compliance with CONOPS requirements, specifically optical communication system requirements
• Develop set of ground / space algorithms & use cases based on CONOPS; translate these algorithms into requirements, specifically for optical communication systems
• Develop optical communication system specifications, algorithm description documents and software requirements
• Support stakeholder needs through analysis, technical performance measures (TPM) definition, requirements analysis, and allocation & definition for subcontractors, utilizing Cameo, JIRA and Confluence
• Develop verification plans, including coordination of required tests for space and ground systems
• Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex space and ground architectures
• Develop recommended operating procedures to use optical systems
• Design, analyze and guide others, including suppliers, in the development of electrol-optical systems, simulations, models, tools and analysis techniques
• Lead and define Electrooptical performance requirements, ensure requirements traceability and quality from the system level to component level, resolve requirements issues across program elements.
• Lead design reviews, analyses, simulations and component / system testing to ensure delivery of products that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations
• Assure timely, cost effective solutions for program and engineering issues, present recommendations and implementation status to leadership and customers
• Lead, organize and resolve cross-divisional problems
• Work under consultative supervision, coach other engineers and leaders

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Top Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 3+ years of systems engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Systems engineering experience on aerospace platforms or similar highly regulated products
• Experience with requirements development, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management and trade studies
• Experience with hardware / software integration
• Experience with complex optical communication systems
• Experience in development, build and test of spacecraft or ground systems
• Experience utilizing Model Based Engineering (MBE or MBSE) tools
• Experience working across multiple disciplines in a rapid development environment
• Active Top Secret clearance and SSBI investigation highly desired (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Typical Education & Experience:

Experienced (Level 3):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 4):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 5):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Relocation:

This position offers relocation 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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union Representation Statement:

This is a union-represented position.

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): $104,550– $141,450

Summary pay range (Lead Level 4): $128,350- $173,650

Summary pay range (Senior Level 5): $157,250- $ 212,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 13th, 2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6K8CI3 (6G1)

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