Communication System Engineer - Lead / Experienced

Communication System Engineer - Lead / Experienced

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000403824

Date Posted:

2023-11-17

Location:

USA - El Segundo, CA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Phantom Works Space creates the next generation products and services for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business and is currently looking for a Lead Communication Systems Engineer to join their team in El Segundo, CA.

We work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Phantom Works 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.

We are seeking a Lead Communication Systems Engineer with experience in satellite communication systems to work in a rapid development environment. This engineer will participate in all phases of the system development life cycle, including architecture development, requirements definition, analysis and decomposition, software and hardware system design, algorithm design, risk management, integration, test, and operations. The successful candidate will assist in leading system level communication design, development, verification, and operations activities.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: lead / experienced engineer.

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, very generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.  For more information, click here.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead communication architecture design, development, requirements definition, interface definition, analysis, functional decomposition, and CONOPS activities for space communication architectures.
• Lead communication trade studies and briefings.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal multi-disciplinary teams.
• Lead communication verification, validation, integration and test planning and execution (including functional validation as well as formal requirements sell-off).
• Lead risk reduction activities and issue resolution.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):  (see education and experience for this level below)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 3 or years of experience with communications design, analysis, development, and verification.
• 3 or years of experience in RF, digital signal processing (DSP), and/or optical communications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (level 4)
• Experience with digital/RF communications hardware and lab equipment.
• Experience with Model Based Engineering tools and languages.
• Experience in rapid prototyping activities with small spacecraft.

Typical Education/Experience: 

Level 3 

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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 4

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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation 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.  

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for experienced level: $104,550 – $141,450   

Summary pay range for lead level: $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:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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 - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6K8CI3 (6G1)

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