Lead RF/Digital Hardware Subsystems Engineer

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El Segundo, CA
In-Office
128K-174K Annually
Aerospace • Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role

Lead RF/Digital Hardware Subsystems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Lead Hardware Subsystems Engineer to work in the El Segundo, CA location. Boeing's SIWS (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 Include:

  • 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 listed location (El Segundo, CA).

This position requires the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance post start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. top secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • More than 5 years of 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

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $128,350 – $173,650

Referrals to this job are eligible for a monetary employee bonus.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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 Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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