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

Position Overview

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking Systems Engineers (Entry-level, Associate or Experienced) to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California. You will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs. In this role, you will work with domestic and international customers as part of a systems engineering team that spans the unit life cycle—from concept studies and system definition to satellite development and testing.

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 in the development of communication digital payloads.
• Develop performance and link budgets.
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Assist with conducting trade studies.
• Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds.
• Support unit-level integration and performance simulations.
• Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification.
• Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

Note: This role is fully onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Required Qualifications

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

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 equivalent in signal processing or algorithm development is a plus.
• Experience in developing algorithms for hardware implementation on ASICs or FPGAs.
• Digital Signal Processing coursework, projects, or work experience.
• Experience with Simulink, Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Demonstrated leadership or substantive involvement in group-oriented project work.
• Familiarity with verification planning and applying theoretical knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Base Pay and Variable Compensation: Pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.
• Compensation: Summary pay ranges – Level 1: $73,100 - $98,900; Level 2: $87,550 - $118,450; Level 3: $104,550 - $141,450.
• Access to a variety of benefit programs including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, and life/disability insurance programs.
• Programs offering both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Boeing also fosters a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive work environment with great opportunities for professional growth.