Avionics and Software Flight Systems Responsible Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level and Senior Level)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Job ID:
00000404639
Date Posted:
2023-11-20
Location:
USA - Huntsville, AL
Job Description Qualifications:
The Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SIWS) has an exciting opportunity for Avionics and Software Flight Systems Responsible Engineers (Associate, Mid-Level and Senior Level) to join the Avionics & Software (AV&SW) Flight Systems team in Huntsville, AL on the Space Launch System (SLS) program contracts.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) SLS is the one of the most powerful rockets in the world and offers unprecedented capabilities related to payload mass, volume and energy to enable deep space crewed/uncrewed exploration. SLS is designed to be flexible and evolvable and will open new opportunities for crewed deep space missions. The Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) is SLS's first evolution of design improvements to enhance those capabilities as part of the Block 1B SLS Architecture.
Position Responsibilities:
- Designs electronic hardware focused on space launch vehicle applications
- Develops avionics assembly designs primarily focused within the following fields:
- Electrical Power Systems (EPS) – Power distribution/control and battery design and testing
- Command & Data Handling (C&DH) – Telemetry packaging and routing
- Radio Frequency (RF) – Transmitter, antenna and passive component design along with RF link analysis
- Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GN&C) – Global Positioning System (GPS), gyro/accelerometer design for inertial systems
- Compares actual results/execution to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
- Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans
- Develops, documents and maintains electronic and electrical system requirements according to customer desires and contract requirements
- Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
- Develops of statements-of-work and technical performance specifications
- Develops of test plans/procedures and supports the execution test events
- Leads Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolutions
- Executes various methods of testing and analysis to support design and production and to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
- Works with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products
- Leads formal trade studies and literature research to support future product designs
- Develops solutions to technical problems
- Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
- Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
- Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
- Completed work is reviewed for desired results from a relatively long-term perspective.
- Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Huntsville, AL.
Position may require travel up to 15% of the time.
Work Authorization:
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. Government authorities.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- Associate Level: 1+ years of experience with electronics design in one or more of the following: Electrical Power Systems (EPS), and/or Command & Data Handling (C&DH), and/or Radio Frequency (RF), and/or Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GN&C)
- Mid-Level: 3+ years of experience with electronics design in one or more of the following: Electrical Power Systems (EPS), and/or Command & Data Handling (C&DH), and/or Radio Frequency (RF), and/or Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GN&C)
- Senior Level: 5+ years of experience with electronics design in one or more of the following: Electrical Power Systems (EPS), and/or Command & Data Handling (C&DH), and/or Radio Frequency (RF), and/or Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GN&C)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related science or technology field degree
- Proficient in power distribution controller design
- Experience in one or more of these focused areas: analog/digital circuits, firmware/Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), serial and parallel communication protocols, radio frequency
- Good communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Experience with Creo Parametric/Windchill
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Previous design team or special project team participation
- Experience of Printed Wiring Board (PWB) design processes
- Experience MIL-STD-1553, ethernet, RS-422 and other communication protocols
- Experience of test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Typical Education / Experience:
Associate Level:
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 2 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Mid-Level:
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.
Senior Level:
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 or Master +7 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. Basic relocation plan is being offered for internal candidates.
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.
Join #TeamBoeing:
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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Associate Level: $81,600 – $110,400
Summary pay range for Experienced Level: $97,750 - $132,250
Summary pay range for Lead Level: $119,850 – $162,150
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:
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 - 2
Job Type:
Regular
Job Code:
6B1DI2 (608)
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