Space RF and Digital Payload Systems and Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Position 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
Additional information
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)
- 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
- This position requires the 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
- Experience or an academic background with communications subsystems or units
- Experience or an academic background with payload design, analysis, development, and/or verification
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Level 4: 9+ 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++
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Shift
- This position is for 1st shift.
- This worksite participates in Boeing's optional 9/80 schedule rotation.
- 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9-hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.
- This is subject to change based on business conditions.
Pay and Benefits
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
- The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
- Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement
- This position 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.
Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance
Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- Contingent Upon Award Program
- This position is not contingent upon program award
- Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Additional information
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Company
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Space RF and Digital Payload Systems and Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) - (Level 2, 3, or 4) to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, California.
The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineering Team develops next-generation payload products and services in partnership with our commercial, government, and proprietary customers. Our team drives all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirement development, RF and digital payload design, test, verification, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.
The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer is part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs.
This position will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. This role's assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test.
Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including experienced, lead and senior level engineers.
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