Command and Data Handling Network (Autonomous Navigation Systems)

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Entry Level Spacecraft Command and Data Handling Network (C&DHN) Engineer for Autonomous Navigation Systems to help develop and support avionics and C&DHN systems for Boeing satellite programs.

Typical duties include requirements flowdown, systems design and analysis, integration, test and verification, and ensuring hardware and software are flight-worthy prior to delivery, with collaboration across subsystems and security disciplines.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Experience solving complex technical problems with ingenuity.
• Experience in roles requiring strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support development of optimal subsystem designs, performs requirements definition and flowdown.
• Help to create operational concepts and products, develops interface requirements, and perform verification and validation.
• Perform trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Perform analyses to evaluate and optimize total system performance to meet customer operation requirements.
• Resolves technical issues and ensuring the spacecraft and system are flight worthy prior to delivery.
• Develop solutions with cross-functional teams to assure mission success and present those findings to customer and senior management.
• Support Designs trade studies to meet program requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

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.

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems Division is seeking an Entry Level Spacecraft Command and Data Handling Network (C&DHN) Engineer for (Autonomous Navigation Systems) that will develop and help support avionics and C&DHN systems for Boeing satellite programs.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial avionics and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers, scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers!

Typical assignments will include requirements definition and flowdown, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. The engineer will be responsible for resolution of technical issues and ensuring hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery. They will work with senior management and technical experts across multiple disciplines including subsystem engineering, software architecture, software validation, Communications Security (COMSEC), Cybersecurity, electronic hardware testing, spacecraft level testing, system level fault detection & response, and end to end system engineering. This position is in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support development of optimal subsystem designs, performs requirements definition and flowdown
• Help to create operational concepts and products, develops interface requirements, and perform verification and validation
• Perform trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Perform analyses to evaluate and optimize total system performance to meet customer operation requirements.
• Resolves technical issues and ensuring the spacecraft and system are flight worthy prior to delivery.
• Develop solutions with cross-functional teams to assure mission success and present those findings to customer and senior management
• Support Designs trade studies to meet program requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
• 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
• Experience in developing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems, requiring ingenuity and innovation
• Experience in a role that required strong communication skills, written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry
• Experience working with COMSEC materials
• Experience working with Network Protocols (i.e., CCSDS, CAN, 1553)
• Experience working with a higher-level programming code (e.g. C, Matlab, Python, or similar)

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) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. 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 Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards:

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:

$80,750-109,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 30, 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.