Systems Engineer (Entry-level, Associate or Experienced Level)

Position Overview

Systems Engineer (Entry-level, Associate or Experienced Level) at The Boeing Company – Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking talented Systems Engineers to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California. In this role, you will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs. You will work with domestic and international customers across the full unit life cycle – from concept studies and system definition to satellite unit development and testing – while collaborating with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
• Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces for communication digital payloads.
• Develop performance and link budgets and conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Assist with conducting trade studies and develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds.
• Support unit-level integration, performance simulations, and ASIC/FPGA system design and verification.
• Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Entry Level (Level 1): Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (or non-US equivalent qualifications).
• Associate Level (Level 2): Typically 2 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (or non-US equivalent qualifications).
• Experienced Level (Level 3): Typically 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (or non-US equivalent qualifications).
• Relevant education or experience in signal processing.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar field with a focus on signal processing or algorithm development.
• Master's degree or similar advanced degree in signal processing or algorithm development.
• Experience in developing algorithms for hardware implementation on ASICs or FPGAs.
• Participation in Digital Signal Processing classes, projects, or work experience.
• Proficiency with Simulink and/or programming languages such as Python or C++.
• Demonstrated involvement and/or leadership in group-oriented project work.
• Familiarity with verification planning and principles applied to resolving real-world problems.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: Level 1: $73,100 - $98,900; Level 2: $87,550 - $118,450; Level 3: $104,550 - $141,450
• Compensation: Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities based on candidate experience and market considerations.
• Benefits: Eligibility for a variety of programs including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and both paid and unpaid time off.
• Location: El Segundo, CA
• Schedule: Shift 1 (United States of America)