Boeing
Space & Defense
SpaceCommunicationsPayloadSystemsEngineer(Associate,Experienced,orLead)
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“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.
Trade studies; Functional analysis; Performance analysis; Troubleshooting
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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