Systems Engineering (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing · USA - Springfield, VA

Systems Engineering (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Systems Engineering professional to serve as a Systems Engineering Support Analyst on our Product Quality Engineering team in Springfield, VA.  Our Product Quality Engineering team works with proprietary customers to bring new systems up to operational capability.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Analyze existing geospatial product quality workflows to identify automation opportunities.
  • Develop scripts and tools for data search, queuing, display, review, recording, and reporting.
  • Build and maintain databases or data repositories for mission data tracking.
  • Create dashboards for quality metrics visualization and trend analysis.
  • Integrate tools with existing GEOINT systems and workstations.
  • Research, analyze, and compile technical data for government products and system-level concepts in the operational environments to optimize effectiveness.
  • Support enterprise tests and mission integration including end to end system readiness, training, and documentation.
  • Support to GEOINT product Verification and Validation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in sensor processing phenomena and environmental effects for multiple Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in Springfield, VA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with polygraph, for which the U.S. government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
  • Minimum years of related experience: 1+ for level 2, 3+ for level 3.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 10% domestically.
  • If not already within commuting distance of Springfield, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Imagery Analysis Background: Familiarity with electro-optical, remote sensing, SAR, or geospatial data.
  • Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in Python (primary) or other relevant languages (R, SQL, JavaScript, Bash).
  • Data Analysis and Manipulation: Experience with pandas, numpy, or similar data processing libraries.
  • Version Control: Working knowledge for code management and collaboration.
  • Data Visualization: Ability to create dashboards and visual analytics (matplotlib, plotly, Tableau, Power BI, Grafana or similar).
  • Process Automation: Demonstrated experience in automation of repetitive workflows and tasks.
  • Artifact Recognition: Understanding of image artifacts, sensor characteristics, or quality metrics. 
  • GEOINT Tools: Experience with ESRI products ENVI, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, or similar platforms.
  • User Experience (UX): Design experience of intuitive interfaces for engineering workflows.
  • Agile Development: Experience with iterative development and user feedback integration.  
  • System Integration: experience connecting disparate systems and data sources.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, data science, information systems, or other related field.

Typical Education & Experience:

Associate (level 2): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master, 6 year's related work experience, etc.).

Experienced (level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (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, 9 years' related work experience, etc.).

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 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.  

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:

Associate (level 2): $87,500 to $118,450

Experienced (level 3): $106,250 to $143,750

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

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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