Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Senior Optical Communications Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join the team in El Segundo, CA

As the Senior Optical Communications Systems Engineer you will define, evaluate, and deliver state-of-the-art laser communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil, milsatcom, and/or national security programs crosslinks and space-to-ground links. You will lead a highly-motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems.

Project assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test. Candidates will belong to a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.

Position Responsibilities:

• Define, integrate, and test a variety of electrical and electronic systems in support of Electro-optical and laser communications systems.

• Develops and validates requirements for unique electro-optical, sensor, laser and other electromagnetic systems and components.

• Develops and validates electro-optical requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, and interfaces.

• Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict performance and to optimize design around complex requirements.

• Interface with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Support checkout and test of prototype electronics including the ability to debug and troubleshoot electrical and electronics designs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• 5+ years of experience with electro-optical systems

• 10+ years of experience with Communication Systems Engineering (RF and/or Optical)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in requirement development such as DOORS

• Experience in optical/RF and digital signal processing (DSP)

• Experience with digital/optical/RF communications hardware and lab equipment

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.