Space Systems MS&A Engineer — Digital Comms & Constellations

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 127,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Boeing seeks a Digital Communications Space Systems Engineer on a contract assignment in El Segundo, CA. You will perform modeling, simulation, and analysis for next-generation space systems, evaluating waveforms, link budgets, and constellation trade studies to optimize space architectures.

The role emphasizes system-of-systems analyses, DSP fundamentals, and high-fidelity simulations, with onsite work and TS/SI pre-start clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience in satellite communications, constellation design, systems engineering, or MS&A.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing and data analysis.
• Strong foundation in digital communications and digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience using modeling and simulation tools for RF and digital communications analysis.
• Familiarity with space system design concepts, link budgets, coverage analysis, beam pattern synthesis, and orbital visibility assessments.
• Experience conducting system-of-systems trade studies and technical evaluations.
• Proven ability to synthesize and present complex technical results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems, including waveforms, terminal networks, and ground/space hubs using purpose-built simulation tools.
• Apply Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and digital communications principles, including modulations, Forward Error Correction (FEC), and standard waveform families for MILSATCOM and commercial systems (e.g., PTW, DVB-S2/S2X, W-CDMA).
• Perform detailed link budget and closure analyses accounting for nonlinear distortion, adjacent-channel/self-interference, intentional jamming, and advanced threat environments.
• Conduct constellation-level trade studies and performance analyses across multi-vehicle space architectures.
• Evaluate multi-variable trade-offs (cost, priority, coverage, throughput) for constellation mission operations.
• Optimize dynamic allocation and scheduling of constellation resources, including time, RF bandwidth, transmit power, and onboard data storage.
• Translate multi-subsystem constraints into actionable engineering trades and optimization models.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-fidelity system representations and drive architecture decisions.
• Review, validate, and document simulation models and analytical codebases.
• Maintain version control and collaborative development workflows using modern configuration management tools (e.g., Git/GitLab).
• Build high-impact visualizations, including interactive dashboards, dynamic data graphics, and mission concept videos.
• Present simulation findings and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders to inform critical program decisions.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

DSP fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Git/GitLab

Job description

Boeing seeks a Digital Communications Space Systems Engineer on a contract assignment in El Segundo, CA. You will perform modeling, simulation, and analysis for next-generation space systems, evaluating waveforms, link budgets, and constellation trade studies to optimize space architectures.

The role emphasizes system-of-systems analyses, DSP fundamentals, and high-fidelity simulations, with onsite work and TS/SI pre-start clearance requirements.