Space Electronics Test Systems Design Engineer; Associate​/Experienced​/Lead

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks Space Electronics Test Systems Design Engineers (Associate/Experienced/Lead) 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.

• Participate in the full lifecycle development of STE for space applications: system architecture, detailed design, prototyping, integration, verification, and delivery

• Candidates who apply to this position will be assigned a HW or SW development role based on their expertise. You are not expected to be savvy in both:

• Hardware
  :
  Design and develop custom test solutions based on unit specifications, perform and review detailed circuit designs (power supplies, filters, amplifiers, mixers), build prototypes, and implement test harnesses

• Software
  : architect and develop automation and control software for automated test stations and implement data acquisition and test frameworks. Design, implement, and validate automated test software and data acquisition systems using LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, C#, or equivalent platforms (software-focused applicants should highlight relevant experience)

• 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

• 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…