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Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing (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 & Security is seeking Lead or Senior DSP Systems Engineers to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California. You will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop next-generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.
  • Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
  • Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads.
  • Develop performance and link budgets.
  • Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
  • Assist with conducting trade studies.
  • Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds.
  • Support unit-level integration and performance simulations.
  • Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification.
  • Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Basic Qualifications:

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 1+ years of experience with signal processing or image processing.
  • 5+ years of experience with electronic systems engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar degree in signal processing or algorithm development focus
  • Master’s degree in or similar degree in signal processing or algorithm development focus
  • Development of algorithms for hardware implementation on ASICs or FPGAs
  • Digital Signal Processing based classes, projects or work experience
  • Simulink experience in work or school. Python, C++, or other languages acceptable
  • Substantive involvement and/or leadership in group-oriented project work
  • Verification planning and principles, while applying their theoretical knowledge in resolving real-world problems
  • Level 4 (Lead): Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
  • Level 5 (Senior): Typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Pay & Benefits:

  • 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.
  • Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
  • Summary Pay Range (Lead – Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800
  • Summary Pay Range (Senior - Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200

Skills

Required

  • digital signal processing
  • electronic systems engineering
  • signal processing
  • image processing

Nice to have

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