Communications Systems Engineer

Company:

Job ID:

00000435289

Date Posted:

2024-08-08

Location:

USA - Tukwila, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks Communications Systems Engineers/Electronic Systems Design Engineers to support our Space and Launch Program:  Rapid Space Capabilities (RSC), in Tukwila, Washington, which is in the Puget Sound area.

We focus on rapid prototyping and program development to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers.  You will play a key role with a group that works all facets of engineering:  concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

You will be part of an experienced, interdisciplinary team developing unique systems to meet challenging requirements on a dynamic development program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze and translate system requirements into avionics systems and communication systems hardware and software product requirements and interface specifications.  Work with suppliers to develop and document product requirements.  Deliver system and sub-systems products and support system-level integration.
• Develop trade studies, analyze results, and perform design reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
• Conduct tests and validate electrical system to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.

In order to meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in Tukwila, WA.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time, domestically, depending on business needs.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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.
• 1+ years of experience with either RF Communications Systems Engineering or Optical Communications Systems Engineering.  (Must be a full year of one or the other, not combined.)
• 1+ years of experience working on satellite or space-based communication systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working with aerospace platforms or programs.
• Electrical Engineering degree.
• Space-related product or program experience (i.e. satellites, spacecraft, missile systems, …).
• Communication systems (microwave and optical) experience.
• An Active Top Secret clearance or Tier 5 (SSBI) within the past 5 years.

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (level 3):  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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (level 4):  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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (level 5):  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 Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union Representation:

This is a union-represented position.

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, and a number of programs 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:

Experienced (level 3):  102,850 – 139,150

Lead (level 4):  128,350 – 173,650

Lead (level 5):  153,850 – 208,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 25, 2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6B1BI3 (664)

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