Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer Millennium Space Systems

Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems a part of Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is a fast agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious bold and innovative. We take risks innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch we know each one of us made it happen.

JobSummary:

As a Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer you will be responsible for the selection and management of electrical hardware and avionics systems critical to the operation of Millenniums space vehicles. This role involves overseeing electrical interfaces through netlist management driving vehicle architecture design to meet system requirements and performing C&DH related analyses (data budget signal integrity vehicle I/O allocation analyses). You thrive with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and can communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This positions internal job code is EE Sys Design Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Levels 2-3.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop C&DH subsystem architectures for Millenniums space vehicle driving system level design decisions and maintaining alignment with mission objectives and constraints

• Select avionics and onboard processing units that meet flight software (FSW) and data handling needs while balancing performance power mass and cost

• Perform requirements definition and flow down develop interface requirements and manage verification activities

• Lead the identification and resolution of technical issues related to avionics and electrical hardware during design integration and testing phases

• Create and maintain detailed netlists to define the vehicles electrical connectivity

• Perform data budget analysis and guarantee positive margins for telemetry command and onboard processing streams throughout the mission lifecycle

• Conduct signal integrity (SI) studies to inform transmission line designs

• Validate C&DH architectures against program fault management requirements incorporating redundancy watchdogs and error detection mechanisms

• Select and analyze oscillators and clock distribution schemes to meet timing requirements

• Perform clock drift jitter and accuracy analyses

• Analyze serial and analog interfaces for compatibility signal levels grounding and EMI considerations

• Own vendor selection and trade study activities; produce make/buy recommendations that balance cost schedule technical risk and lifecycle support

• Collaborate with Flight Software Harness Electrical Ground Support Equipment and other multidisciplinary subsystem teams providing C&DH expertise as needed

• Provide technical cost and schedule status updates to program leads and functional managers

• Present C&DH designs trade-offs and risk mitigations at SRR PDR CDR and other customer reviews

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical Mechanical or Aeronautical) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• Detailed knowledge of electrical hardware systems

• 2 years of related work experience

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Familiarity with industry standards for avionics and electrical hardware in aerospace applications

• Methodical design testing and troubleshooting capabilities

• Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

• At least 2 years as an Responsible Engineering Authority Project Lead Control Account Manager or equivalent

• Have familiarity with government and DoD cybersecurity standards and implementation

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company 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.

Millennium Space Systems 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:

• Level 2: $98600 - $145000

• Level 3: $119850 - $176250

Millennium is DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

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 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.

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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