Space Electronics Test Systems Design Engineer; Experienced​/Lead

Position: Space Electronics Test Systems Design Engineer (Experienced/Lead)
** Job Description*
* At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks  
** Space Electronics Test Systems Design Engineers
** to join our  
** Special Test Equipment (STE)
** for the  
** Space Electronics Team
** located in  
** El Segundo, CA.*
* This team works on space-grade electronics, from power and digital subsystems to RF/mixed signal systems and is responsible for the cradle-to-grave design, build, validation, and support to ensures the flight products and systems perform as intended in the extreme operating environments.

You will contribute to diverse projects from cutting-edge satellite communication systems to advanced exploration ventures. Your expertise will have a direct impact on crucial missions, such as the development of the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system, a high-capacity satellite communications backbone for the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), the U.S. Navy's next-generation narrow band tactical SATCOM constellation using a cellular-style waveform to provide secure, global mobile voice and data, and Boeing Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS), which provides end-to-end engineering, integration, and sustainment services for satellite platforms, payloads, and ground systems across civil and defense space programs.

** Position Responsibilities** :

+ Participate in the full lifecycle development of Special Test Equipment (STE) for power, digital, RF, and mixed-signal systems used in space applications: contribute to architecture, detailed circuit design, prototyping, integration, verification, and delivery.

+ Be hands-on: perform and review detailed circuit designs (power supplies, MCUs, FPGAs, memory/logic, RF front ends, filters, amplifiers, mixers) and implement prototypes and test harnesses.

+ Develop models and analyses to predict and validate system performance using SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, ADS, or equivalent tools.

+ Design, develop, and validate automated test software and data acquisition systems using LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, C#, or equivalent.

+ Support design reviews, design controls, configuration management, and execution of verification/qualification test plans to meet space qualification requirements; implement reviewer feedback and corrective actions as directed.

+ Troubleshoot anomalies during integration, environmental testing, and production; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in coordination with program leads.

+ Recommend procurement needs and suggest test equipment purchases to meet technical objectives; assist with equipment selection and evaluation.

+ Contribute technical input to proposals and capture activities, including scope definition, cost and schedule estimates, and risk analyses.

+ Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and program leads; communicate technical status and risks to stakeholders when requested.

** This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.*
* ** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)** :

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** This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
** An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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

+ 5 or more years of engineering work experience

+ 3 or more years of experience in digital, power or RF Test Systems

** Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)** :

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** Lead, Level 4** : 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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Experience with PCB design, schematic capture, layout, and/or routing

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Experience with hands on troubleshooting power, digital or RF systems.

+ Hands-on experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, power analyzers, logic analyzers, and digital oscilloscopes

+ Software coding experience including; however, not limited to:
Lab View, Test Stand, C/C#, Python, FPGA Verilog/VHDL, and/or MATLAB Signal

+ Knowledge of power systems and digital communication protocols.

+ Understanding of various power systems and digital communication protocols used in space applications

+ Experience in power and thermal analysis.

+ The ability to perform power and thermal analysis on circuits and systems, predicting their behavior under various conditions and ensuring they meet the necessary requirements

+ Availability to travel up to 10% of the time, domestically depending on business needs

** Typical Education/

Experience:

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* ** Experienced, Level 3:
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