DSP Comm Engineer (Associate or Mid-level)
About The Position
Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking an Associate- or Mid-level DSP Algorithms Engineer to join its Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems teams in El Segundo, California. The organization oversees commercial and government satellite and ground programs supporting communications, national defense, and other missions. In this role, you will design and develop space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and/or national security programs and work with domestic or international customers on satellite systems. Assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies, and system definition through satellite unit development and testing. You will work on a systems engineering team that interacts with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists. The position is 100% onsite in El Segundo. The worksite participates in an optional 9/80 schedule, allowing employees to work nine-hour shifts for eight days per biweekly pay period and receive every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. A clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science; the posting also states Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.
- Education and/or experience in signal processing.
- At least 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- For the Mid-level (Level 3) designation: at least 5 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.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
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 lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
- At least 1 year of experience with Matlab and/or Simulink.
- At least 3 years of experience in digital signal processing or digital communications.
- At least 1 year of experience with systems engineering concepts, including requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design, and trade design.
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
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.
- Optional 9/80 schedule rotation, including every other Friday off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
