Leads command and data handling systems engineering for commercial crew spacecraft. Responsibilities include requirements development, system architecture, hardware and software integration, supplier coordination, testing, validation, troubleshooting, data analysis, and lifecycle support for spacecraft components and interfaces. The role is fully onsite at Kennedy Space Center and requires a U.S. Person, NASA facility access, and a bachelor’s degree with typically nine or more years of related experience.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a Senior Commercial Crew Command and Data Handling Engineer (Level 4) within the Command & Data Handling (C&DH) System to support the team at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
This position includes tasks such as requirements review, documentation review/updating, supplier coordination, test conduct, data analysis and troubleshooting.
Position Responsibilities:
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.
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience:
Conflict of Interest:
Relocation:
Shift Work Statement:
Drug Free Workplace:
Pay and 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: $ 136,850 - $ 185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 05, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a Senior Commercial Crew Command and Data Handling Engineer (Level 4) within the Command & Data Handling (C&DH) System to support the team at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
This position includes tasks such as requirements review, documentation review/updating, supplier coordination, test conduct, data analysis and troubleshooting.
Position Responsibilities:
- Oversight of hardware delivery, maintenance and install through cross-team coordination amongst several different areas of expertise included in scope of work for Service Module and Command Module components such as Flight Management Computers, Systems Management Computers, Rotational Hand Controllers, Integrated Propulsion Controllers, etc.
- Flight Software interaction and other component interfaces to be understood for complete functionality comprehension of all C&DH components.
- Strong communication and organizational skills required in order to effectively and efficiently collaborate across multidisciplined teams.
- Strong initiative and independent learning preferred skill in order to complete tasks with minimal oversight.
- Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
- Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
- Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
- Oversee the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
- Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
- Research technology advances for potential application to company business needs.
- Make recommendations for technology investments.
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.
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
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
- Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience
- Experience in defining test plans, procedures, and reports to validate performance specifications
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience:
- Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- 5+ years of experience working with electronics and circuit design
- 5+ years of experience integrating hardware and software components into a functional system
- Ability to troubleshoot and verify electronic circuits using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, function generators and multimeters
- Experience interacting with internal and external suppliers
- Must be willing to work variable shifts; including day, evening, night, and weekend as needed
Conflict of Interest:
- Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Shift Work Statement:
- This position is for 1st shift
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.
- This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Pay and 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: $ 136,850 - $ 185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 05, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Boeing Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606-1596
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