Entry Level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
The Boeing Company, El Segundo, CA, United States
Job Summary
As a Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state‑of‑the‑art, space‑based RF payloads for our customers. This includes communication systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on‑orbit. You will need to work in a team‑based environment to tackle the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines.
Position Responsibilities
Perform space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links
Identify and define communications system requirements
Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements
Develop communications technologies from concept to flight readiness
Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents
Perform communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification
Operate communications systems on orbit
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
Experience or understanding of link‑budget calculation including atmospheric and environmental effects
Experience or understanding of antenna design and analysis including sizing, patterns, gains, and usage
Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment
Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required; final U.S. clearance post‑start required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing, implementing and testing algorithms for software‑defined radios
Experience or understanding of antenna pointing allocations, support gimbal design, and power amplifier selection
Experience with legacy and emerging satellite communications modulation and coding
Experience designing, implementing and testing antennas
Experience designing, implementing and testing radios from piece‑parts level
Experience with optical communications links
Experience with CCSDS standards
Master's Degree or higher
Current SSBI or TS/SCI clearance
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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 are met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards
We provide a competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.
Benefits and Compensation
Level 1: $79,050 - $116,250
Level 2: $98,600 - $145,000
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. An interim and final U.S. Secret Clearance post‑start is required.
Work Location and Shift
Position is located at a facility requiring special access. This is a 1st shift position.
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.
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As a Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state‑of‑the‑art, space‑based RF payloads for our customers. This includes communication systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on‑orbit. You will need to work in a team‑based environment to tackle the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines.
Position Responsibilities
Perform space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links
Identify and define communications system requirements
Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements
Develop communications technologies from concept to flight readiness
Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents
Perform communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification
Operate communications systems on orbit
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
Experience or understanding of link‑budget calculation including atmospheric and environmental effects
Experience or understanding of antenna design and analysis including sizing, patterns, gains, and usage
Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment
Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required; final U.S. clearance post‑start required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing, implementing and testing algorithms for software‑defined radios
Experience or understanding of antenna pointing allocations, support gimbal design, and power amplifier selection
Experience with legacy and emerging satellite communications modulation and coding
Experience designing, implementing and testing antennas
Experience designing, implementing and testing radios from piece‑parts level
Experience with optical communications links
Experience with CCSDS standards
Master's Degree or higher
Current SSBI or TS/SCI clearance
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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 are met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards
We provide a competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.
Benefits and Compensation
Level 1: $79,050 - $116,250
Level 2: $98,600 - $145,000
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. An interim and final U.S. Secret Clearance post‑start is required.
Work Location and Shift
Position is located at a facility requiring special access. This is a 1st shift position.
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.
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