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

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Key Responsibilities

Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital,

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Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud

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

The Boeing Company

The Space Intelligence & Weapon Systems Team creates the next-generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with commercial, government, and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirement development, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity 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 associate, experienced and lead level engineers.

Responsibilities

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Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
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Support trade studies and generate proposals
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Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces
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Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition
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Support system-level integration and validation
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Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance
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Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
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Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
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Oversees the design and build of multiple satellite and avionics units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces
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Ensures satellite units follow proper test, validation and qualification processes for space applications
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Perform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-off
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Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

Requirements

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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
Experience with communications subsystems or units
Experience with digital payload design, analysis, development, and verification
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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++

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.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

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.

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award