Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)
About The Position
Boeing Test and Evaluation is seeking mid-level or senior Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency (TT&C/RF) Electronics Hardware Design Engineers for its Satellite Special Test Equipment team in El Segundo, California. The role focuses on digital baseband processing and RF design for satellite test systems, developing digital test systems used to execute satellite tests at Boeing and launch sites. Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate test systems communicating with satellites and may take ownership of complex hardware systems while working with other engineering leaders on model-based designs and satellite test solutions. The worksite supports cradle-to-grave satellite special test equipment development, with an on-site satellite factory, co-located electronics teams, and lab space. The role offers exposure to government and commercial satellite programs and technologies supporting payloads, computing, avionics, and ground station systems. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance and program access. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for this clearance.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work.
- At least 3 years of experience in hardware development, circuit design, and analysis.
- At least 1 year of experience in digital electronic hardware research and procurement.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for Level 4.
- An active U.S. Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance within the past 24 months.
- Experience or coursework in analog or digital electronics, circuits, or hardware.
- Experience with schematic capture, layout rules, and circuit analysis tools.
- Experience with satellite bus and payload command and control, mission management, and/or mission processing.
- Experience as a system architect or in a similar role, with understanding of design patterns and architectural styles.
- Experience re-hosting, integrating, and verifying existing software solutions.
- Experience with software development lifecycle activities, including requirements definition, traceability, testing, qualification, and customer acceptance.
- Firmware, microprocessor, or other hardware-oriented experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, define interfaces, model, analyze, test, and verify electronic hardware and systems.
- Develop digital telemetry and command electronics, including RF front ends, tailored for aerospace applications.
- Establish and maintain detailed requirements and specifications for Satellite Special Test Equipment products.
- Create and execute test plans and use cases to validate design implementations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system-level integration and testing.
- Capture and analyze technical performance data to support design improvements.
- Provide basic engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.
- Conduct trade studies and literature research to support future product designs.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
