Experienced Spacecraft Vehicle Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing is seeking an Experienced Spacecraft Vehicle Engineer (Level 3) to support daily operations in the end to end technical management of a spacecraft constellation in Springfield, VA.

This role will serve as a focal point for vehicle technical issues and functions as well as coordination between site and factory engineering teams. The engineer will provide on-site operational support and technical oversight, and implementation guidance for anomaly resolution and special test activities. This role will also ensure long-term vehicle health and that activities are planned, coordinated and executed in a timely manner in line with spacecraft operations and the spacecraft factory direction.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides daily oversight of vehicle subsystem functionality

• Resolves cross-functional technical issues

• Reviews operational logs and addressing concerns

• Reviews daily trend plots

• Reviews limit checks across subsystems

• Supports factory and customer requests for specific monitoring or activities

• Coordinates implementation of Boeing Factory Recommendations

• Coordinates technical issue resolutions with local and factory experts

• Conducts review(s) and closure(s) of discrepancy reports

• Provides support to a daily Site- Factory interface meeting

• Develops scripts and tools with Perl, Python, Matlab, Excel/VBA, etc.

• Authors and updates multiple types of documentation

• Maintains knowledge of vehicle contingency procedures

• Maintains current workarounds and memograms

• Maintains vehicle databases as required

• Supports memogram development, providing oversight to anomaly resolution from the system perspective

• Supports calibration activities as required

• Reviews and reporting trend analysis

• Supports deployments to contingency command and control facilities

• Provides weekly and monthly status of vehicle performance

• Provides vehicle payload specific briefings and written reports as required

• Supports of special Systems Engineering tests and transition related activities

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with adjudicated counter intelligence polygraph for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship as a condition of employment.

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

• Willing to support a 24/7 on-call rotation environment

• Experience in Aerospace engineering or Electrical engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Successful completion of a certification program. Certification requires a combination of self-study and on-the-job (OJT) training.

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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 several 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: $104,440 - $141,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 16, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active security clearance. See job description for details.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.