Associate Systems Engineer - Launch

Associate Systems Engineer - Launch

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate Systems Engineer – Launch (Level 2) to join our Core Stage Launch Engineering team to support the Space Launch System (SLS) program in Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

We are seeking passionate and innovative engineers to join us on our journey to the stars! As we prepare for the upcoming launch of our current vehicle in the first quarter of 2026, we are looking for dynamic team members who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to excellence.

About Us: Our team is at the forefront of space exploration, ensuring that the SLS Core Stage is ready for its critical mission. We play a pivotal role in the launch campaign, adapting our strategies and operations as we progress through each phase. From meticulous planning to real-time launch operations, we are dedicated to ensuring the success of our missions and the safety of the astronauts aboard.

Why Join Us? This is not just a job; it’s a chance to be part of a historic mission that will carry astronauts into space. With quality at the highest scrutiny, your contributions will directly impact the safety and success of human spaceflight. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration.

Position Responsibilities:

• Planning Phase: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare the processing and launch site for the arrival of the Core Stage vehicle. Ensure that all operational requirements are meticulously developed and released. Review and refine Work Authorization Documents (WADs) created by our launch processing contractors, ensuring they accurately capture all necessary requirements. Develop tooling requirements for use during Launch processing.

• Live Support during Vehicle Processing: Represent Boeing as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) during the vehicle processing phase, providing live engineering shipside support to swiftly resolve any issues that arise. Integrate with program subject matter experts to provide technical analysis of nonconformance or other issues that arise during vehicle processing.

• Customer Engagement: Partner with our NASA customer to plan and develop performance and process 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 from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 2+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

• 2+ years of experience interfacing with customers

• Willingness to participate in a shift rotation, including first and second shifts, as well as overnight

• Flexibility to rotate weekends, as the team is currently supporting operations six days a week and transitioning to round-the-clock operations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Manufacturing Engineering experience 

• Aerospace Industry experience

• Familiarity with Lean Boeing Production System standards

• Proactive problem-solver with a desire to learn and grow

• Team player who thrives in dynamic environments and embraces challenges

• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to quality and safety

• Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

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 and 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: $81,600 - $110,400

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 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 a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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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