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Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025445886 Category Engineering - Systems Post Date Mar. 18, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Overview:

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking Systems Engineers to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California to design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs. You will be part of a highly-motivated team that works with domestic and international customers on the latest satellite systems. Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. You will belong to a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists. 


Position Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.

  • Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.

  • Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads.

  • Develop performance and link budgets.

  • Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.

  • Assist with conducting trade studies.

  • Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds.

  • Support unit-level integration and performance simulations.

  • Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification.

  • Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

  • Prior experience in signal processing or Control Systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree in signal processing or Control system focus.

  • Development of algorithms for hardware implementation on ASICs or FPGAs.

  • Digital Signal Processing based classes, projects or work experience.

  • MATLAB/Simulink experience in work or school.  Python, C++, or other languages acceptable.

  • Substantive involvement and/or leadership in group-oriented project work.

  • Verification planning and principles, while applying their theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems.

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. 

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 (level 2): $87,550 - $118,450

Summary pay range (level 3): $104,550 - $141,450

Summary pay range (level 4): $128,350 - $173,650


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 02, 2025



Export Control Details: Non – US based job

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 and/or 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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