Communication Systems Engineer

The Sensor and Antenna Solutions team is seeking a highly skilled Communication Systems Engineer to support airborne and space communication designs in Tukwila, WA. The ideal candidate will work closely with business units and program customers to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware, and software designs, and interface specifications. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will also contribute to proposal development by writing appropriate sections to support new business growth.

• Lead the design and development of airborne and space communication systems, including system architecture, hardware, and software interface specifications.
• Analyze and translate customer and business unit requirements into detailed system designs.
• Develop and validate link budgets for SATCOM and other communication systems.
• Assess regulatory impacts (FCC, ETSI, etc.) on SATCOM link budgets and system designs.
• Evaluate waveform characteristics and their implications on system architecture.
• Apply knowledge of military and commercial SATCOM networks and Advanced Tactical Data Links.
• Define antenna characteristics and perform trades for phased array antenna requirements.
• Specify and decompose communications system performance requirements from platform capability to box level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and test engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support system verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Write technical proposal sections to support business development efforts.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and provide technical solutions.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent non‑US qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in communication system engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Experience in SATCOM (satellite communication) architectures and design practices.
• Experience with model‑based development using MATLAB/Simulink.

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with satellite or space based communication systems.
• Experience working with communications systems including wide‑band SATCOM (L, Ku, K, Ka band), HF, VHF, UHF.
• Experience in hardware & software development for communication systems used in military aircraft (e.g., common data link, SATCOM, MUOS, other LEO/MEO/GEO constellations).
• Knowledge of military and commercial SATCOM networks and Advanced Tactical Data Links.
• Understanding of antenna characteristics, including phased array antenna requirements and trade studies.
• Experience with waveform characteristics and communication system architectures.
• Strong understanding of general link budgeting concepts and SATCOM link budgets.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with aerospace communication standards and protocols (e.g., MIL‑STD, ARINC).
• Familiarity with software‑defined radio (SDR) and networked communication systems.
• Prior experience leading engineering teams or projects.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to communication systems.

10% of project time.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW). 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.

Summary Pay Range for Senior Level (Level4): $146,200–$197,800.

At Boeing, we offer competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending…