Antenna SubSystems Engineer, - Associate, Mid-Career or Senior

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in El Segundo, California, is seeking an Antenna Subsystems Engineer at Associate, Mid-Career or Senior level. You will design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, working with cross-functional teams to meet mission objectives and customer needs.

The role emphasizes system analyses, CONOPS, requirements verification, and hardware integration across space and terrestrial links.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Level 2: Typically, 2 or more years of work related experience.
• Experience with requirements allocation, verification and validation, and qualification.
• Experience with communications subsystems or units.
• Experience with DOORs, Cameo, Jira, or MS Project

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
• Support trade studies
• Define and verify space communication system requirements and interfaces
• Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, and requirements 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
• Perform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-off
• Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

Skills

Requirements analysis

Verification & validation

Subsystems experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Track record of success in teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Jira

MS Project

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Python

Job description

Job Description

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 (BDS) seeks an Antenna SubSystems Engineer, Associate, Mid-Career or Senior Level, to join our team in El Segundo, California. As an Antenna Subsystems Engineer you will design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. You will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems.

Be part of a systems engineering team that specializes in antenna subsystem design and development for satellite systems. Work with large cross‑functional teams including customers, suppliers, hardware and software engineers, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists to ensure that the final products meet the mission objectives. You will perform system analyses and simulations for space communications systems (including communications links and capacity modeling), optimize the system design by performing trade studies, flow down and verify subsystem and unit requirements, develop ConOps, and support hardware integration, verification, validation, qualification, and delivery activities. You will become the focal point for your area of responsibility!

Project 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. This is a 1st shift position.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
• Support trade studies
• Define and verify space communication system requirements and interfaces
• Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, and requirements 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
• Perform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-off
• Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

Location

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Security Clearance

This position requires a U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI – Final Post-Start

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Level 2: Typically, 2 or more years of work related experience.
• Experience with requirements allocation, verification and validation, and qualification.
• Experience with communications subsystems or units.
• Experience with DOORs, Cameo, Jira, or MS Project

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3: Typically, 5 or more years of related work experience
• Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years of related work experience
• Experience with digital communications
• Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory
• Experience in phased array antenna production and verification
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink, C++, or Python.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices, DFMAT, and design and process FMEAs.
• Experience working with suppliers on custom part procurement
• Track record of success working in teams

Conflict of Interest

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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Pay and 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.

Level 2 Summary pay range: $ 98,600 – $ 133,400

Level 3 Summary pay range: $ 119,850 - $162,150

Level 4 Summary pay range: $ 146,200 - $197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.