Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, is seeking an Experienced Communication Systems Engineer (Level 3) to support the team in El Segundo, CA. The Space and Launch Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary 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.
Position Overview:
The Experienced Communication Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that are immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design and develop state-of-the-art satellite systems for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. This position project assignment will span over the completion of the program cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development and on-orbit operations. This role will be a part of a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Support development and verification of satellite payload system architectures
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Define satellite payload and ground system requirements and operations
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Develop performance analyses for space systems, including: link analysis, signal quality, system capacity, availability, etc.
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Develop models and simulations of space systems including space, ground and user segments in support of architecture trade studies
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Develop software based analysis and simulation tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
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Perform waveform development and characterization.
Work Authorization:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. (An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required).
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
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5 years or more of experience performing digital communication systems analysis.
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5 years or more of experience within the aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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Experience developing software applications.
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Knowledge of modeling and simulation techniques for digital systems.
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Familiarity with statistical analysis as well as data analytics techniques for large data sets.
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Experience with satellite payloads.
Typical Education/Experience:
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.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. (Basic relocation is available for internal candidates, 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.
Eligible for 3ERP