Boeing

Space Communications

SpaceCommunicationsPayloadSystemsEngineer(Experienced,Lead,orSenior)

$120–162k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) at Boeing. Skills: Space Communications, Payload Systems Engineering, RF Design, Digital Design. Design next generation RF satellite communications systems. Design next generation digital satellite communications systems”

Industry & Context.

Space Communications
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Citizenship required, Ability to obtain U. S. Security Clearance, Interim/final U. S. Secret Clearance Post-Start, U. S. Person required for export control

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance, Interim/final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent, 5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, Experience or academic background with communications subsystems or units, Experience or academic background with payload design, analysis, development, and verification

Nice to Have

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++

What You'll Do.

Design next generation RF satellite communications systems

Design next generation digital satellite communications systems

Design next generation optical satellite communications systems

Develop next generation RF payload architectures

Develop next generation digital payload architectures

Develop next generation optical payload architectures

Support trade studies

Define space communication unit requirements

Define space communication subsystem requirements

Define space communication system requirements

Verify space communication unit requirements

Verify space communication subsystem requirements

Verify space communication system requirements

Define space communication unit interfaces

Define space communication subsystem interfaces

Define space communication system interfaces

Perform system-level CONOPS development

Perform functional analysis

Perform RF performance analysis

Perform Optical performance analysis

Perform requirements 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 RF payload units

Oversee design of satellite digital payload units

Oversee build of satellite RF payload units

Oversee build of satellite digital payload units

Perform design reviews

Perform requirements sell-off

Perform system test preparation

Perform system test execution

Perform system test troubleshooting

Perform system test verification

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Payload Systems Engineering team; High-performing team; Domestic or international customers

Full Job Description

Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) **Company:** The Boeing Company **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 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 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 * Support trade studies and generate proposals * Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces * Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF

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