Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing; Entry-Level

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking an Entry-level DSP Systems Engineer to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California
. The engineer will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs. Project assignments span the unit life cycle—from internal trades and concept studies to system definition, satellite unit development, and test. The role works closely with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.

• Design and develop next-generation RF and digital communication systems.
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
• Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces for communication digital payloads.
• Develop performance and link budgets.
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Assist with 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.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Education or experience in signal processing.

• Master’s degree or equivalent with emphasis on signal processing or algorithm development.
• Experience developing algorithms for ASIC or FPGA hardware implementation.
• Relevant coursework or projects in digital signal processing.
• Simulink experience and proficiency in Python, C++, or other programming languages.
• Substantial involvement or leadership in group-oriented project work.
• Verification planning and principles applied to real-world problems.

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Boeing is a drug‑free workplace; post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing as required by policy.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation. Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Pay is based on experience and market considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Entry-Level – Level 1): $79,050 – $105,950.

Position requires a U.S. Person status per 22 C.F.R. 120.62. U.S. Citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylee status is required.

Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance (interim or final) is required.

Employer will not sponsor employment visas.

1st shift.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics.