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Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing (Lead or Senior)

Boeing logoBoeing$146,200–$239,200/yrEl Segundo, CAFull timePosted 1w ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person
  • Secret clearance

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This posting states $146k–$239k a year. Open RF engineer jobs in California post a median of $182k a year, the middle half $152k–$202k, across 135 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing (Lead or Senior) ## Company The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking Lead or Senior DSP Systems Engineersto 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. ## 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 from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. - 1+ years of experience with signal processing or image processing. - 5+ years of experience with electronic systems engineering. ## 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 4 (Lead): Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. - Level 5 (Senior): Typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications ## 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 (Lead – Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800 Summary Pay Range (Senior - Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200 ## 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 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. ## 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. 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) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website.

Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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.

EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy ## Boeing Participates in E – Verify - E-Verify (English) - E-Verify (Spanish) ## Right to Work Statement - Right to Work (English) - Right to Work (Spanish)

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