Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

6d•$119,850 - $239,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) - (Level 3, 4, or 5) position is within the Payload Systems Engineering team at Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, located in El Segundo, California. This team is responsible for developing next-generation payload products and services for commercial, government, and proprietary customers. The role encompasses all engineering facets, from technology investment and concept development to proposal writing, requirement development, RF and digital payload design, testing, verification, and demonstration. As a member of this high-performing team, you will design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications across commercial, civil, and national security programs. You will collaborate with a motivated team working with domestic and international customers on their latest satellite systems. Assignments typically cover the full program life cycle, including internal trades, concept studies, system definition, satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and testing. The team is currently hiring for experienced, lead, and senior level engineers.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience or an academic background with communications subsystems or units
Experience or an academic background with payload design, analysis, development, and/or verification
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.

Nice To Haves

Lead, Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Senior, Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads
Experience with satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems and antenna theory
Experience with requirements definition and verification
Experience with RF analyses such as G/T, EIRP, gain-loss
Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++

Responsibilities

Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
Support trade studies and generate proposals
Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces
Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition
Support system-level integration and validation
Perform analyses and simulations 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
Oversee the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces
Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off
Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification