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... ENTRY LEVEL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - TWTA A TWTA is a high-power microwave amplifier that uses a ... At SpaceX, TWTAs are used in Starlink Gateways as part of the communications payload. They are ...

Ensure adherence to payload constraints, including tight volumetric envelopes and weight ... Experience Level: We are recruiting across a wide range of experience levels from entry level ...

Ensure adherence to payload constraints, including tight volumetric envelopes and weight ... Experience Level: We are recruiting across a wide range of experience levels from entry level ...

Ensure adherence to payload constraints, including tight volumetric envelopes and weight ... Experience Level: We are recruiting across a wide range of experience levels from entry level ...

Ordnance Mechanic

Silverdale, WA · On-site

$35.92 - $48.98/hr

... payloads and related operations. Perform tasks directly supporting production operations as ... Possess an entry level knowledge of product final assembly, disassembly, handling, and testing ...

SEACORP is seeking entry-level ElectricalEngineers with 0-2 years of applicable work experience ... System designs include shipboardalterations and payloads/mission modules for unmanned/minimally ...

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Entry-Level Systems Engineer (Digital Comm & Networks Sys Engrg)

Entry-Level Systems Engineer (Digital Comm & Networks Sys Engrg)

Boeing

El Segundo, CA

$79.05K - $106.95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 584 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 512 rated manufacturers


Job description

Entry-Level Systems Engineer (Digital Comm & Networks Sys Engrg)

Company:

The Boeing Company

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.

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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to workonsiteat one of the listed location options.

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

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.

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, anda number ofprograms 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 (Mid-Level - Level 3): $79,050 - $106,950

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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