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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal) to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, CA.
The Space Intelligence & Weapon Systems Team creates the next-generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with commercial, government, and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirement development, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.
The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. This position will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. This role project assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Senior and Principal Level Engineers.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of next generation RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
Lead trade studies and generate proposals
Partner with customers on system of systems solutions
Lead the definition and verification of space communication system requirements and interfaces
Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition
Lead system-level integration and validation
Lead the analyses and simulations effort for space communication systems, including: link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance
Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
Oversees the design and build of multiple satellite and avionics units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces
Ensures satellite units follow proper test, validation and qualification processes for space applications.
Perform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-off
Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification
Support stakeholder needs through analysis, technical performance measures (TPM) definition, requirements analysis, and allocation & definition for subcontractors, utilizing Cameo, JIRA and Confluence
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Basic Qualifications (Required 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
Senior, Level 5: Typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
Principal, Level 6: Typically 20 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
9+ years of Systems Engineering on aerospace platforms or similar highly regulated products
9+ years of systems engineering experience involving system requirements, functional decomposition and allocation, integrated design, analysis, and verification
9+ years of experience with communications systems design and analysis
Preferred (Desired) Qualifications:
Experience in customer requirements development, system requirements, and CONOPs development
Experience with digital communications
Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads
Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory
Experience working across multiple disciplines in a rapid development environment
Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++
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. Occasional alternative shifts as needed
Additional Information:
This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9-hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Senior Level 5: $147,250 – $212,750
Summary pay range for Principal Level 6: $186,150 – $251,850
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 19, 2025
Export Control Requirements: 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.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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.
