Entry Level Systems Engineer Digital Comm Networks Sys Engrg

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 79,050 - 106,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an Entry-level System Engineer to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California. This position involves designing and developing state-of-the-art space-based communication systems for various programs.

Responsibilities include developing RF and optical communication systems, verifying signal processing architectures, and supporting integration and performance simulations. Preferred qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with signal processing.

Competitive compensation and benefits package offered, with a pay range of $79,050 - $106,950.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in signal processing.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.
• Develop and verify digital signal processing architectures.
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.

Skills

Signal processing

Digital Signal Processing

RF communication systems

FPGA design

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Simulink

Job description

Job Description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking an Entry-level System Engineer 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.

The position is expected to be 100% onsite.

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.
• Education or experience in signal processing.

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.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level - Level 3): $79,050 - $106,950

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.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until Jun. 03, 2026