DSP Algorithms Engineer (Mid-Level or Lead)
About The Position
Boeing Defense, Space and Security is hiring mid-level or lead DSP Algorithms Engineers to join its Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems teams in El Segundo, California. The organization oversees major commercial and government satellite and ground programs supporting communications, national defense, and other missions. The engineer will design and develop space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and/or national security programs, working with domestic or international customers on satellite systems. Project work may span the unit life cycle, from internal trade studies, concept studies, and system definition through satellite unit development and testing. The role is part of a systems engineering team that interacts with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists. The position is expected to be 100% onsite at the El Segundo worksite. The location participates in an optional 9/80 schedule rotation, with nine-hour shifts on eight days per biweekly pay period and every other Friday off. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; a post-start U.S. Secret clearance is required. Relocation is available subject to eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science; the posting also lists a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for clearance eligibility, and a post-start U.S. Secret clearance is required.
- Experience in digital signal processing or digital communications algorithms and techniques, including areas such as equalization, turbo/Viterbi coding and decoding, channel estimation, filter design, and resampling theory.
- At least 1 year of experience with MATLAB or Simulink.
- At least 3 years of experience in core digital communications and signal-processing theory.
- At least 1 year of experience in systems engineering, including requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design, and trade design.
- Mid-level: 5 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Lead level: 9 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
- Must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with ASICs or FPGAs.
- Experience with performance characteristics of analog electronics or data converters (ADCs/DACs).
- Experience with digital/RF laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
- At least 3 years of experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink.
- At least 5 years of experience in digital signal processing or digital communications.
- At least 3 years of experience with systems engineering concepts, including requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design, and trade design.
- Experience leading teams.
- Experience leading IR&D activities.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop next-generation RF and digital satellite communication systems.
- Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point signal-processing algorithms.
- Conduct performance analysis of signal-processing models.
- Develop and characterize waveforms.
- Perform trade studies.
- Support integration and testing of payloads and spacecraft, from unit level through in-orbit operations.
- Support HDL-level design and verification.
- Perform detailed system design and verification activities.
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
