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The Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking a Space Vehicle Operations Systems Engineer – Entry or Associates Levels (Level 1/2) to support daily operations at a spacecraft ground station as part of a Mission Operations team in Springfield, VA. The Command and Control engineering team is responsible for all aspects of spacecraft operations and maintenance. In addition, our Space and Launch team work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of spacecraft operations from spacecraft control, spacecraft system engineering, mission planning, and vehicle engineering.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Entry/Associate Space Vehicle Operations Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex operational systems. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with software developers, external engineering groups, and our customer to resolve anomalies, integrate new or upgraded systems, and strive for 100% mission success. This role will include a comprehensive On-The-Job training program, where you will learn about our ground software systems, RF signals, antenna systems, and spacecraft orbits.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required

• Responsible for all aspects of spacecraft operations, including mission planning and/or monitoring and trending the on-orbit spacecraft telemetry looking for adverse trends that could affect operations, as well as planning and execution of all required spacecraft and ground system maintenance and recovery from spacecraft anomalies. This also includes ensuring the integrity of the ground system and operational software to maintain command and control.
• Coordinate with external groups on current and future ground system testing and integration; spacecraft launch, transfer and initialization (LT&I); as well as participate in war rooms in support of anomaly resolutions.
• Analyze technical data, verify and sustain specific system configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with management and peers to ensure the integrity and continuity of high quality operational products including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, training material and system configuration.
• Create and collaborate on process improvements that aim to increase operational efficiency, for example, by developing new software tools, creating new operational procedures and increasing system automation.