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Lead Spacecraft Payload DSP Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2026489969 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 02, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Lead Spacecraft Payload DSP Engineer – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Spacecraft Payload DSP Engineer to support the Engineering team in El Segundo, CA!

Job Summary

As a Lead Spacecraft Payload DSP Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the art, space-based communication systems and RF payloads for our customers. This includes communications systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on-orbit. You will need to work in a team-based environment to work on the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines.

This position's internal job code is Elect Design & Analysis Engr. Our team is currently hiring for level 2.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leading space vehicle mission trade studies related to on-board signal processing for RF and other payloads

  • Identify & define digital signal processing requirements

  • Developing and verifying multi-rate, fixed- and floating-point signal processing algorithms

  • Perform make/buy trades on signal processing technologies

  • Developing performance and/or link budgets

  • Collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines to design, build, test and deliver spacecraft communication products for multiple programs

  • Develop Millennium's own communications and payload technologies from concept to flight readiness

  • Create subsystem manufacturing, integration, and verification documents

  • Leading subsystem manufacturing, integration, and verification

  • Operate payload systems on orbit

  • Other duties as assigned

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering

  • 3-5 years of experience with digital communication system design, analysis, subsystem component selection, and system evaluation

  • Experience estimating resource requirements on either/both FPGA and general purpose processors for implementing a digital signal processing chain for use in a digital communication subsystem

  • Familiarity with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL, Verilog and SystemVerilog

  • Proficient with programming languages such as Python, C++ and/or MATLAB

  • Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

  • 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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for software defined radios

  • Experience designing, implementing, and testing digital communication waveforms

  • Experience designing and analyzing packet communications protocols

  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including system engineers, thermal and mechanical designers, and analysts, as well as environmental testing engineers.

  • Experience with the CCSDS standards

  • Proficient with HDL simulators such as ModelSim/Questa and Xilinx Simulator (XSIM)

  • Experience with Xilinx design flow and toolchains such as Vivado and PetaLinux

  • Ability to understand and efficiently work and switch between a variety of projects simultaneously to support varying business needs.

  • Master's Degree or higher

  • Current SSBI

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Shift:

  • This role will be on 1st

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.  

Millennium Space Systems 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.

  • Level 2: $85,850-$126,250


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 09, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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