Avionics Flight Systems Responsible Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) has an exciting opportunity for Avionics Flight Systems Responsible Engineers (Associate / Mid-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) – Battery design and testing; charge / discharge controls

Designs and supports execution of Li-ion battery performance and safety tests

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

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

1+ years of experience with Li-ion battery design and test

Ability to travel up to 15%

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Mid-Level:  3+ years of experience with Li-ion battery design and test

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 battery electrical and mechanical systems for space vehicles

Experience with standard JSC-20793 Revision D (Crewed Space Vehicle Battery Safety Requirements)

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

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.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

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 for Associate: $79,900 – $108,100 

Summary pay range for Mid-Level: $96,050 – $129,950 

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 requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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