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DSP Algorithms Engineer (Lead or Senior)

The Boeing Company El Segundo, CA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$146,200 – 197,800 per year

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Description

Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking DSP Algorithms Engineers (Lead or Senior) to join the Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems teams in El Segundo, CA.

As a DSP Algorithms Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. You will actively drive a highly-motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems.

Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. Candidates will belong to or lead a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.

Responsibilities:

  • Designing and developing next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems
  • Developing and verifying multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms
  • Conducting performance analysis of signal processing models
  • Performing waveform development and characterization
  • Performing trade studies
  • Supporting integration and test of our payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations
  • Supporting HDL-level design and verification
  • Performing detailed system design and verification activities
  • Leading teams
  • Leading IR&D activities

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • Experience in Digital signal processing (DSP) / Digital Communications algorithms and techniques.
  • 3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.
  • 5+ years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory.
  • 3+ years of experience in systems engineering.
  • 1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs.
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with lab equipment.
  • Experience leading teams of engineers.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.

Pay Range:

  • Lead Level: $146,200 – 197,800
  • Senior Level: $176,800 - $239,200

Skills

Required

Nice to have

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