Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal)

Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Space and Launch Division seeks a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal) to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo CA.

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 teamfocuses 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 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.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Senior and Principal Level Engineers.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

• Leadtrade studies and generate proposals

• 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 RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition

• Lead system-level integration and validation

• Lead the analyses and simulations effort 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

• Oversees the design and build of multiple satellite and avionics units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces

• Ensures satellite units follow proper test validation and qualification processes for space applications.

• 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 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)

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

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

• Senior Level 5: Typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• Principal Level 6: Typically 20 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

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

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

• 9 years of experience with communications systems design and analysis

Preferred (Desired) Qualifications:

• Experience in customer requirements development system requirements and CONOPs development

• Experience with digital communications

• Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads

• Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory

• Experience working across multiple disciplines in a rapid development environment

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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. Occasional alternative shifts as needed

Additional Information:

This worksite participates in Boeings 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.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Senior Level 5: $147250 $212750

Summary pay range for Principal Level 6: $186150 $251850

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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