Boeing

Space & Defense

SpaceCommunicationsPayloadSystemsEngineer(Associate,Experienced,orLead)

$99–133k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) at Boeing. Skills: Space Communications, Payload Systems Engineering, Satellite Systems. Design and develop RF, digital, and/or optical satellite. Design and develop payload architectures”

Industry & Context.

Space & Defense
Problems you'll solve

Trade studies; Functional analysis; Performance analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

100% onsite, Active U. S. Secret Security Clearance, U. S. Citizenship Required, Export Control Requirement

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent, Experience with communications subsystems or units, Experience with digital payload design, analysis, development, and verification, Active U. S. Secret Security Clearance, U. S. Person as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120.62

Nice to Have

5+ years of related work experience, 9+ years of related work experience, Experience with digital communications, Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads, Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory, Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++

What You'll Do.

Design and develop RF

and/or optical satellite

Design and develop payload architectures

Support trade studies

Define space communication unit requirements

Define space communication subsystem requirements

Define space communication system requirements

Define space communication interfaces

Verify space communication unit requirements

Verify space communication subsystem requirements

Verify space communication system requirements

Verify space communication interfaces

Perform system-level CONOPS development

Perform functional analysis

Perform RF performance analysis

Perform Optical performance analysis

Perform requirement decomposition

Support system-level integration

Support system-level validation

Perform analyses for space communication systems

Perform simulations for space communication systems

Develop analysis tools using MATLAB

Develop analysis tools using object-oriented software platforms

Develop system algorithms

Verify system algorithms

Oversee design of satellite units

Oversee design of avionics units

Oversee build of satellite units

Oversee build of avionics units

Ensure units meet defined requirements

Ensure units meet defined interfaces

Ensure satellite units follow proper test processes

Ensure satellite units follow proper validation processes

Ensure satellite units follow proper qualification processes

Perform hardware procurement

Perform design reviews

Perform unit sell-off

Perform system test preparation

Troubleshoot system test

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

High-performing team; Domestic or international customers

Full Job Description

Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) **Company:** The Boeing Company **Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)**, Space and Launch Division, seeks a **Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)**(Level 2, 3, or 4) to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in **El Segundo, California.** 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 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, 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’s 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 associate, experienced and lead level engineers. **Position Responsibilities:** * Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures * Support trade studies and ge

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