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

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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Space and Launch Division seeks a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer ( Experienced Lead or Senior) - (Level 3 4 or 5) to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo California.

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineering Team develops next-generation payload products and services in partnership with our commercial government and proprietary customers. Our team drives all facets of engineering from technology investment concept development proposal writing requirement development RF and digital payload design test verification and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer is part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex 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 roles 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 experienced lead and senior level engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency) digital and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures

• Supporttrade studies and generate proposals

• Define and verify space communication unit subsystem and system requirements and interfaces

• Perform system-level CONOPS development functional analysis RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition

• Support system-level integration and validation

• Perform 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

• Oversee the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces

• Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off

• Perform system test preparation execution troubleshooting and verification

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):

• 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.

• 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

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

• Experience or an academic background with communications subsystems or units

• Experience or an academic background with payload design analysis development and verification

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Lead Level 4: 9 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Senior Level 5: 14 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads

• Experience with satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems and antenna theory

• Experience with requirements definition and verification

• Experience with RF analyses such as G/T EIRP gain-loss

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Lead Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent 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. PhD9 years related work experience Master12 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:

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.

Total Rewards:

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

Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $119850 - $162150

Summary pay range for Lead (Level 4): $146200 - $197800

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 5): $176800 - $239200

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