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

United StatesUnited States·Usa - El Segundosenior
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Key Responsibilities

Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital,

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

The Boeing Company

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineering Team develops next-generation payload products and services in partnership with our commercial, government, and proprietary customers. Our team drives all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirement development, RF and digital payload design, test, verification, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer is part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. This position will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. This role’s assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including experienced, lead and senior level engineers.

Responsibilities

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  • Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or 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

  • Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance

  • Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms

  • Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements

  • Oversee the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces

  • Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off

  • Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

Requirements

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    • Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

      This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

      Not Applicable

      This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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.

This position is for 1st shift.

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range for Lead (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Usa - El Segundo, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

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Posted
August 14, 2026
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August 20, 2026
Last seen
August 20, 2026

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boeingSpace Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)