Astrodynamics Software Engineer (Associate/Experienced/Senior)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Astrodynamics Software Engineer (Associate / Experienced / Senior) for its Satellite Systems Division located in El Segundo, CA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite division.
Our team creates software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems.
We are seeking engineers that are passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of the orbital analysis software products used by astrodynamics analysts for space vehicle transfer orbit and on-station operations.
The selected candidate will support the development of mission software written in Java. The candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement software solutions, ensure engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform full life-cycle development including requirements definition, software architecture, design, implementation, unit, functional and integration, and formal qualification testing through documentation.
Participate in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings
Software implementation for space vehicles agnostic of the vehicle characteristics, transfer orbit type, operating orbit regime, propulsion system, and constellation.
Adapt the software components to interface with new system architectures to meet program and customer needs; including but not limited to open system architectures and industry standard protocols.
Highly motivated and must work well in a team environment.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) :
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (Interim prestart, final post start) for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
- 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, and MATLAB
- 2+ years of experience with Astrodynamics and Orbital Mechanics
- Experience working on a software development project that follows Agile and Scrum methodologies
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Level 3 : 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Level 4 : 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in a collaborative team environment using agile principles and a structured development process including code reviews and automated DevOps processes/tools.
- Experience using team collaboration tools including Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence.
- Hands on experience in a satellite mission operational execution environment.
- Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance
- Travel: less than 10%
- Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates
- Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
- CodeVue Coding Challenge: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
- 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 / level 2 - Associate: $101,150 - $136,850
- Summary Pay Range / level 3 - Experienced: $126,650 - $171,350
- Summary Pay Range / level 4 - Senior: $158,100 - $213,900
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret 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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