Senior Hardware Subsystems Engineer – Space Defense (Onsite)

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security seeks a Lead Hardware Subsystems Engineer for the El Segundo, CA site. The role focuses on leading RF/digital hardware development, translating requirements into hardware/software designs, and guiding validation across the lifecycle. Onsite work is required with security clearances expected.

The position emphasizes collaboration with customers and suppliers, design leadership, and ongoing technology investment decisions in a high‑assurance aerospace program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in RF/Digital engineering.

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.

Skills

RF engineering

Digital engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security seeks a Lead Hardware Subsystems Engineer for the El Segundo, CA site. The role focuses on leading RF/digital hardware development, translating requirements into hardware/software designs, and guiding validation across the lifecycle. Onsite work is required with security clearances expected.

The position emphasizes collaboration with customers and suppliers, design leadership, and ongoing technology investment decisions in a high‑assurance aerospace program.