Lead Hardware Subsystems Engineer

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Lead Hardware Subsystems Engineer to join their El Segundo team. This role focuses on overseeing the design and integration of advanced electronic systems for aerospace applications, demanding strong engineering expertise and effective coordination across teams. Successful applicants will enjoy a collaborative environment and accessible opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Variable compensation opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid and unpaid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years or Master's degree with 3+ years in RF/Digital engineering.
• 10+ years in RF/Microwave engineering preferred.
• Aerospace experience and active TS/SCI clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer interactions to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Oversee design and build processes for satellite and avionics units.
• Coordinate and analyze requirements translating them into system architecture and designs.

Skills

RF/Digital engineering

Digital circuit design

FPGAs/ASICs knowledge

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Master of Science in Engineering

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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 a Lead Hardware Subsystems Engineer to work in the El Segundo, CA location. Boeing's SIWS (Space Intelligence and Weapons Systems) manages the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense and other missions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Oversees the design and build of multiple satellite and avionics units.
• Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
• Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Oversees the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
• Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs.
• Makes recommendations for technology investments.
  
  
  

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo, CA, location.

This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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
• Bachelor's and 5+ years of experience in RF/Digital engineering
• Master's and 3+ years of experience in RF/Digital engineering
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10 or more years of experience in RF/Microwave engineering.
• Experience with digital circuit design.
• Knowledge of FPGAs/ASICs
• System engineering experience
• Master of Science in Engineering
• Prior Aerospace experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
  
  
  

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.

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: $128,350 - $173,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 23, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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. Top Secret/SCI 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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