Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)
About The Position
The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking an Associate, Experienced, or Lead Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Levels 2, 3, or 4) for its Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, California. The role supports next-generation space communications products and services for commercial, civil, and/or national security programs, working with domestic or international customers on satellite systems. Assignments may span the full program life cycle, from trade studies, concept development, and system definition through satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and testing. The engineer will design, develop, analyze, integrate, and test RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communication systems and payloads. The position is part of a high-performing team working on high-intensity development projects and rapid prototyping of mission-focused technologies. The role is expected to be 100% onsite at a listed location option; the posting identifies El Segundo, California. This is a first-shift position. The worksite participates in an optional 9/80 schedule, which may change based on business conditions. Candidates must have a directly related bachelor’s degree or equivalent, experience with communications subsystems or units and digital payload design, analysis, development, and verification, and an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance. The position requires U.S. export-control eligibility as a U.S. Person. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. Relocation may be available based on eligibility. Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work statement.
- Experience with communications subsystems or units.
- Experience with digital payload design, analysis, development, and verification.
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
- U.S. Person status is required to meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements.
- Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 9 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with digital communications.
- Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads.
- Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C++.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop next-generation RF, 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.
- Develop system-level CONOPS and perform 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 and avionics units from internal teams and external suppliers to ensure they meet defined requirements and interfaces.
- Ensure satellite units follow appropriate test, validation, and qualification processes for space applications.
- Perform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-off.
- Prepare, execute, troubleshoot, and verify system tests.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Relocation assistance may be available based on candidate eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
