Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing (Associate or Mid-level)

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
99K-162K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Designs and develops RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems. Responsibilities include creating and verifying digital signal-processing architectures, defining requirements and interfaces, developing link budgets, conducting performance analyses and trade studies, building prototypes, supporting integration and simulations, and contributing to ASIC/FPGA design verification, procurement, reviews, and unit sell-offs. The role is fully onsite in El Segundo, California and requires U.S. citizenship, export-control eligibility, and a Secret clearance after starting.
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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 opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking Associate or Mid-level Systems Engineers to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California, to design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs.
You will be part of a highly-motivated team that works with domestic and international customers on the latest satellite systems. Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. You will belong to a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.
Position 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 (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 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 in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • Education or experience in signal processing.
  • 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 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 2: (Associate): 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
  • Level 3: (Mid-level): 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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.
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 for Associate Level: $98,600 - $133,400
Summary pay range for Mid-level: $ 119,850 - $162,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 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. Secret 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

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; a final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start
  • U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • Education or experience in signal processing
  • At least 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • U.S. Person status for export-control compliance
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar signal-processing or algorithm-development discipline
  • Master's degree in signal processing, algorithm development, or a similar discipline
  • Experience developing algorithms for ASIC or FPGA hardware implementation
  • Digital Signal Processing classes, projects, or work experience
  • Simulink experience; Python, C++, or other programming languages accepted
  • Substantive involvement or leadership in group-oriented project work
  • Verification planning and principles applied to real-world engineering problems
  • For Mid-level placement, at least 5 years of related work experience or equivalent technical education and experience

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  • Retirement Support — Boeing says most nonunion employees receive a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of pay with immediate vesting. Eligible employees may also qualify for a student-loan-related 401(k) match feature.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical offerings include preventive care, doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, and behavioral health services, alongside dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance. This breadth is consistently described across Boeing’s published benefits materials.
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