Systems Engineer 4 (contract)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

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

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

We are seeking a Digital Communications Space Systems Engineer (2–5 years of experience) to support modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) for next-generation space systems in El Segundo, CA.

In this role, you will perform waveform, link, and capacity analyses, execute system-of-systems trade studies, and apply digital communications and satellite mission operations expertise to evaluate and optimize advanced space architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Space Communications Design & Analysis

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.

System-of-Systems Trades & Resource Scheduling

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.

Subsystem Integration & Requirements Analysis

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.

Software Quality & Configuration Management

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).

Technical Visualization & Communication

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in both Python and MATLAB, including modern software development practices.
• Direct experience modeling US Government satellite communications (SATCOM) or sensing systems.
• Experience with constellation-level resource scheduling, mission planning algorithms, or optimization frameworks.
• Experience developing, extending, or refactoring custom MS&A simulation engines and pipelines.
• Proficiency with Git/GitLab version control and collaborative CI/CD workflows.
• Experience producing advanced technical visualization and animation assets for space missions.

Job Details

• Duration: minimum 12 months
• Building Number: 10
• Shift Expectations (First, Second, Third): First
• Start Time: 8:00AM
• End Time: 5:00PM
• Will this position be 100% onsite? Yes
• OT/DOT expected?: No.
• Does this position require a U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance?: Yes.
• Requested Security Clearance: TS/SCI - pre-start (some flexibility if in progress)
• Safety Sensitive? (DOD, EFO, FAA, FMCSA, NASA, Not Required): No.
• Domestic travel required?:
• International travel required?: No.
• Does this req fall under any of these programs?
• Space and Launch – Yes.
• Does this worker follow a 9x80 Work Schedule?: Yes.
• Are you open to supplier contact/ communication during the candidate search process? Yes.
• Does this work fall under the SCA – Service Contract Act? No. (C17 and E4B program)
• Interview process/ timeline to hire Immediate.

Pay Rate Range

87 - 92 USD hourly

Benefits Information

• Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

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