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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026 · Still live on 3 Nov 2026

Senior Command and Data Handling/Networking Subsystem Engineers – Space Autonomy Systems

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

Salary

$182,750 - $247,250 per year

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Description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Command and Data Handling/Networking Subsystem Engineer to develop and manage C&DHN Subsystems for Boeing secured autonomous satellite network systems.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in networking principles, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems. They will work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Gather, define, and document system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition
  • Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and function
  • Participate and support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specs with REA support
  • Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DHN subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements List (SDRLs/CDRLs)
  • Create and release subsystem level analyses such as traffic analysis, TM accuracy, sampling, command pacing
  • Perform Subsystem Architecture (including Block Diagram) and technology insertion (including COMSEC Roadmap)
  • Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance
  • Prepare and present C&DHN subsystem design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) for customer and Program SEIT interface
  • Input to Spacecraft Database, FSW, and Flight ROPs
  • Define and maintain satellite C&DHN process writings (DMS guides)

Requirements:

  • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 5+ years of experience working with MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS or Ethernet
  • Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience
  • Familiar with networking principles including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems
  • Willing to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Benefits:

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

Salary Range: $182,750 - $247,250

Skills

Required

  • MIL-STD-1553
  • SpaceWire
  • CAN
  • LVDS
  • Ethernet
  • TCP/IP
  • network protocols
  • aerospace systems

Nice to have

  • CCSDS
  • IP
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • VBA
  • network simulation and analysis tools
  • satellite communication network and protocols
  • cybersecurity best practices
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