Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing International Space Station (ISS) Space Environments team in Houston, Texas is seeking a Space Environments Radiation Engineer to provide support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) serving Boeing's Space Exploration programs, primarily the ISS, located in Houston, Texas.  We are looking for a broad range of experience including an Entry-Level or Associate Engineer to fill this position. The space environments radiation engineer will also provide some multidisciplinary technical analysis support in the areas of plasma and external contamination. This role will include data analysis, model development, defining test objectives, and supporting verification analyses. The position will require problem solving, as space environments is a challenging field due to minimal data often times available to anchor analyses for the environment that hardware is exposed to in space.

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Boeing Exploration Systems (BES) is responsible for the company’s human space flight exploration programs, including the Space Launch System (SLS), the International Space Station (ISS), the CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle, commercial low-Earth orbit initiatives, and lunar pursuits.

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Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze/model radiation transport through spacecraft shielding
• Support development of radiation requirements for component procurement specifications, including radiation test requirements
• Assess compatibility of spacecraft hardware with radiation/plasma environment
• Support external contamination, plasma, and radiation verification activities
• Develop and update semi-empirical and theoretical models of natural and induced space environments
• Provide analysis support to Space Station on-orbit operations, payload science utilization and resolution of on-orbit anomalies

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

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Currently holds a 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

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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (level 2)
• Education or experience using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Education or experience with coding
• Education or experience in programming
• M.S. in Engineering from an accredited course of study in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear), or in Physics or Chemistry   
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate across multiple disciplines with internal and external customers
• Computer proficiency and ability to use and navigate the internet and various computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Knowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical data
• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
• Exposure to ionizing radiation analysis is highly desirable
• Exposure to spacecraft contamination analysis, molecular transport, materials outgassing, molecular gas dynamics, thin film deposition, photochemistry, optical property degradation and scientific computing/computer graphics is highly desirable
• Electrical engineering fundamentals (i.e. knowledge and skills related to the analysis, measurement, and design of digital and analog circuits as well as the associated lab equipment) will be useful

Typical Education/Experience:

Entry-Level (Level 1)

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).  In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Associate (Level 2)

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 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

NASA Access:

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

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 (level 1):  $73,100 - $98,900

Summary Pay Range for (level 2):  $87,550 - $118,450

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 does not require a Security Clearance.

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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