Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. Position Overview Space Communication Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) – Level 2, 3, or 4 – joins the Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, California. This role focuses on designing, developing, and delivering state‑of‑the‑art communication systems for space‑based applications across commercial, civil, and national security programs. Location and Work Arrangement El Segundo, California. 100% onsite. First shift with optional 9/80 schedule rotation. Position Responsibilities Design and develop next‑generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures Support trade studies and generate proposals Define and verify space‑communication unit, subsystem, and system requirements and interfaces Perform system‑level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and optical performance analysis, and decomposition Support system‑level integration and validation Conduct analyses and simulations, including link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object‑oriented platforms Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements Oversee design and build of multiple satellite and avionics units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces Ensure satellite units follow proper test, validation, and qualification processes for space applications Perform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell‑off Prepare, execute, troubleshoot, and verify system tests Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related non‑US equivalent Experience with communications subsystems or units Experience with digital payload design, analysis, development, and verification Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience Experience with digital communications Experience working on satellite or space‑based payloads Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C++ Security Clearance Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required; a clearance active within the last 24 months is considered active. Export Control Position requires a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, including U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Relocation Relocation offered based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation is offered to eligible internal candidates. Shift First shift; optional 9/80 schedule rotation. Salary Range Associate (Level 2): $98,600 – $133,400 Experienced (Level 3): $119,850 – $162,150 Lead (Level 4): $146,200 – $197,800 Benefits Competitive total rewards package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boeing