Command and Data Handling Engineer (experienced, Lead or Senior)

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · El Segundo, CA

Command and Data Handling Engineer at Boeing Defense, Space & Security responsible for C&DH and Telemetry and Command Digital (T&C) Subsystems for a secured satellite network program. Involves requirements definition, systems design, integration, test, verification, and resolving technical issues for flight hardware and software.

What you'd actually do

  1. Gather, define, and document system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition
  2. Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and function
  3. Participate and support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives
  4. Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specs with REA support
  5. Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DH subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements List (SDRLs/CDRLs)

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 5+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry
  • Foundational knowledge of networking principles including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems
  • Willing to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Nice to have

  • Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems
  • Experience working with CCSDS and IP (Internet Protocol)
  • Experience working with MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS or Ethernet
  • Experience in MATLAB, Python, and VBA
  • Strong understanding of network engineering concepts including network architecture design, network security, and network troubleshooting
  • Experience with network simulation and analysis tools
  • Familiarity with satellite communication network and protocols
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for networked embedded systems
  • Basic understanding of the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to support system design, analysis, and verification is a plus

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams is crucial
  • Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance