Experienced GPS IIF Software Engineer STARSim

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000441368

Date Posted:

2024-12-19

Location:

USA - Colorado Springs, CO, USA - Schriever AFB, CO

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks an Experienced GPS IIF Software Engineer STARSim to join the GPS Block IIF STARSim team located at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) in Colorado Springs, CO.

This position is on the Global Positioning System (GPS) sustainment program located at SSFB, about 15 miles east of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force.  GPS is the world's largest military satellite constellation and is the world's only global utility.  It provides position, navigation, and timing data to military and civilian users globally with countless applications and an unlimited number of users.

Boeing has over 45 years of history in GPS, to include achieving full system capability in 1995. The current Boeing GPS sustainment team supports the U.S. Space Force by sustaining and monitoring the health and capabilities of the 12 GPS Block IIF satellites in the GPS constellation launched from 2010 to 2016.

The Boeing team also provides support to its U.S. Space Force customer with performance reporting and with expertise on all aspects of the GPS system. Sustainment efforts will continue through the life of the Block IIF satellites, with a design life expectancy of 2028 and beyond.

Position Responsibilities: 
•    Executes test procedures and documents test results to ensure software system requirements are met
•    Executes and documents software research and development projects
•    Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend, and develop a solution
•    Develop and maintain code within the existing codebase, ensuring alignment with established architecture and coding standards
•    Works under general direction

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements: 
This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance, 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).

Coding Challenge:
To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

•    3+ years of experience in Software Engineering
•    3+ years of experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
•    3+ years of experience programming in Ada
•    2+ years of experience in developing software unit tests and automated functional testing.
•    2+ years of experience using Agile Methodology
•    Experience with GitLab

Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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.
•    3+ years of experience with LabVIEW Software.
•    1+ years of experience with Jira
•    Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
•    Knowledge of, and experience with portable software design, including handling binary endianness across 32-bit and 64-bit architectures (e.g., x86, x86_64).
•    Knowledge of, and experience with, space vehicle flight or simulation software

Typical Education & Experience:
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.

Travel: 10%

Relocation: 
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 

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.

Shift:  
This position is for 1st shift.

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. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $107,100 – $144,900

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 6th, 2025
 

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:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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 not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6J7DI3 (6J1)

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