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

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Space Communications Payload Systems 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.

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

• 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

• • Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

    Not Applicable
    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.

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.

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