Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

El Segundo, CA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$98,600 – $197,800

Listed on Boeing’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Boeing is hiring systems engineers to design and develop advanced satellite communication payloads and RF systems for government and commercial space programs, overseeing everything from initial concept through on-orbit operations. This role suits engineers with space or communications payload experience who can lead complex technical trades, perform system analysis, and manage integration across internal and external teams.

Our summary, not Boeing’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance
Experience or academic background with communications subsystems or units
Experience or academic background with payload design, analysis, development, or verification
100% onsite work in El Segundo, California

Nice to have

5+ years of related work experience (Level 3)
9+ years of related work experience (Level 4)
Experience with satellite or space-based payloads
Experience with satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems
Experience with requirements definition and verification
Experience with RF analyses (G/T, EIRP, gain-loss)
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C++