Associate Space Communications Systems Engineer Analyst

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks an Associate Space Communications Systems Engineer Analyst to join the team in El Segundo, CA. You will contribute to design and analysis of space systems across lifecycle stages, including business development, preliminary and critical design, validation, verification and operations.

You will analyze RF links, compute capacity, and perform waveform analysis for space-based communications systems.

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship per security clearance; ability to obtain a US Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related field.
• Experience developing or using mathematical models to show compliance to system requirements.
• Experience with RF links, capacity analysis, or waveform analysis for space-based communications systems.
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to assist with analyses, design, development and verification of system solutions.
• Assists with analyses to define system performance requirements and ensure interface compatibility.
• Assists with analyses to optimize total system architecture and affordability.
• Assists with analyses for quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.

Skills

US Citizenship

RF links analysis

Waveform analysis

Mathematical modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Java

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.

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. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking an Associate Space Communications Systems Engineer Analyst to join the team in El Segundo, CA to support Programs within the Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems Division. As a Space Communications Systems Engineer Analyst, you will contribute to the design and analysis of space systems at all stages of program execution including business development, preliminary and critical design, validation and verification and operations. You will be joining an analysis group whose main functions are to analyze RF links, compute capacity, and perform waveform analysis for space-based communications systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to assist with analyses, design, development and verification of a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
• Assists with analyses to evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Assists with various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
• Assists with analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. Occasional travel may be required due to business needs.

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. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Experience developing or using mathematical models and data to show compliance to system requirements
• Experience with one or more of the following: analyzing RF links, communications capacity analysis, or performing waveform analysis for space-based communications systems
• Skilled in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, MATLAB, C++, or Java

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Experience developing and maintaining requirements analysis documents (RADs) or algorithm description documents (ADDs)
• Experience in all three areas: analyzing RF links, communications capacity analysis, and performing waveform analysis for space-based communications systems
• Development on tools or simulation that implement solutions to technical problems within RF links, communications capacity analysis, or waveform analysis

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 2 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: $98,600 - $133,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 12, 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.