Lead Hardware Subsystems Engineer

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
146K-198K Annually
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead design, requirements, integration, test, and lifecycle support for satellite and avionics electronic/hardware subsystems. Coordinate architecture, oversee supplier performance, validate designs, troubleshoot fielded systems, and recommend technology investments.
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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Lead Hardware Subsystems Engineer to work in the El Segundo, CA location. Boeing's SI&WS (Space Intelligence and Weapons Systems) manages the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense and other missions.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
  • Oversees the design and build of multiple satellite and avionics units.
  • Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
  • Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
  • Oversees the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
  • Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
  • Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs.
  • Makes recommendations for technology investments.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo, CA, location. This worksite participates in Boeing's optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • Experience in RF/Digital engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 10 or more years of experience in RF/Microwave engineering
  • Experience with digital circuit design
  • Knowledge of FPGAs/ASICs
  • System engineering experience
  • Master of Science in Engineering
  • Prior Aerospace experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education/Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Drug Free Workplace:
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.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
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: $146,200 - $197,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 25, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent
  • Experience in RF/Digital engineering
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required; interim and/or final Top Secret clearance post-start required
  • Must meet U.S. export control requirement as a U.S. Person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
  • Position is 100% onsite at El Segundo, CA
  • Typically 9 or more years of related work experience
  • 10+ years of RF/Microwave engineering experience
  • Experience with digital circuit design
  • Knowledge of FPGAs/ASICs
  • Systems engineering experience
  • Master of Science in Engineering
  • Prior aerospace experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

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