Communications Payload Systems Engineer - (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

Communications Payload Systems Engineer - (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000388810

Date Posted:

2023-11-14

Location:

USA - El Segundo, CA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Level 2, 3, or 4) to join the team in El Segundo, CA in support of space-based programs. The Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems division creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. The position provides an opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary team to develop a unique communication system (both RF and Optical) for space vehicles to meet challenging requirements on dynamic development programs. 

We work with 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, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other engineering disciplines in an integrated team environment to develop communication system architecture in compliance with interface definitions and system/subsystem requirements

• Work with customers and suppliers to develop and document space vehicle communication system, sub-system, and supplier requirements on a program with multiple suppliers

• Perform analysis and translation of requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications

• Develop and execute trade studies to make design decisions

• Develop requirements verification plan, including coordination of required tests for space systems

• Analyze, verify, and validate performance of hardware and software components in a space system

• Support planning for and execution of subsystem and vehicle-level integration and test activities

• Leads the resolution of technical issues that arise during development, qualification, functional integration and operational testing, including supplier technical issues.

• Work within a Model Based System Engineering environment using Cameo as the tool

• Develop use cases and sequence diagrams

• Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex space and ground architectures

• Work within an agile development environment using JIRA and Confluence as project management tools

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation.  9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9-hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• Experience with communications subsystems or units

• Experience with digital payload design, analysis, development, and verification

Preferred (Desired) Qualifications:

• Level 3: 5+ years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Level 4: 9+ years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Electrical Engineering degree

• Experience with spacecraft and/or space systems RF and/or Optical systems

• Experience with trade studies, requirements development, verification/validation, ICDs, and supplier technical management

• Experience in development, build and test of spacecraft

• Experience with requirements development, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management and trade studies

• Experience utilizing Model Based Engineering (MBE or MBSE) tools

• Tier 5/SSBI investigation highly desired

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate (Level 2)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Experienced (Level 3)

Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 4)

Bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 7 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Travel:

This position requires the ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining

agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range – Associate, Level 2: $87,550 - $118,450

Summary Pay Range – Experienced, Level 3: $104,550 - $141,450

Summary Pay Range – Lead, Level 4: $128,350 - $173,650

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 2

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6K8CI2 (6G1)

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