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Space Communications Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior Level)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID 00000435392 Category Security Clearance Post Date Dec. 12, 2024 Security Clearance Required
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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking Space Communications Systems Engineers (Lead/Senior Level) to join the team in El Segundo, CA. The Space and Launch Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with 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, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Lead/Senior Space Communications Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that are 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 project 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.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of next generation RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures

  • Lead trade studies

  • Own end-end analyses for the end-end communications link

  • Partner with customers on system of systems solutions

  • Lead the definition and verification of space communication system requirements and interfaces

  • Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis and decomposition

  • Lead system-level integration and validation

  • Lead performance of 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

  • Perform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-off

  • Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

  • Support stakeholder needs through analysis, technical performance measures (TPM) definition, requirements analysis, and allocation & definition for subcontractors, utilizing Cameo, JIRA and Confluence

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo, CA, location.

Each 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 position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)and a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • 5+ years of Systems Engineering on aerospace platforms or similar highly regulated products

  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience involving system requirements, functional decomposition and allocation, integrated design, analysis, and verification

  • 5+ years of experience with digital communications systems design and analysis, subsystem or units

  • Occasional domestic travel will be required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in customer requirements development, system requirements, and CONOPs development

  • 5+ years of experience in performing communications systems link budgets, end to end functional and performance analysis and simulation

  • 3+ years of experience leading system trade studies and proposal teams

  • Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience with digital communications

  • Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory

  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++

  • Experience utilizing Model Based Engineering (MBE or MBSE) tools

  • Experience working across multiple disciplines in a rapid development environment

  • Active

Typical Education/Experience:

Lead (Level 4)   

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 5)   

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates

Drug Free Workplace:

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Travel:

10-25% travel to be expected.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range (Lead, Level 4): $128,350 - $173,650

Summary Pay Range (Senior, Level 5): $157,250 - $212,750


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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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