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Boeing is hiring a Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing (Associate or Mid-level) in El Segundo, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, first listed on November 11. The advertised pay is $98,600–$133,400 a year. The description mentions MATLAB, Python and C++. Boeing has 149 other openings in the US, 28 of them in El Segundo, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 23 Software & IT openings in El Segundo, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $155,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Boeing advertises $98,600 to $133,400 a year, a midpoint of $116,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 96% of the 1,347 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Boeing has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 21 states. Most are in software & IT (82), operations (13) and engineering & mfg (13). The biggest locations are Berkeley, MO (34), El Segundo, CA (29) and Seal Beach, CA (13). None of them is fully remote, 12% are open to entry-level candidates and 93% show pay. We collect Boeing's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking Associate or Mid-level Systems Engineers to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California, to design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs.
You will be part of a highly-motivated team that works with domestic and international customers on the latest satellite systems. Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. You will belong to a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.
- Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
- Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads.
- Develop performance and link budgets.
- Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
- Assist with conducting 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.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S.Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
- Education or experience in signal processing.
- 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar degree in signal processing or algorithm development focus
- Master’s degree in or similar degree in signal processing or algorithm development focus
- Development of algorithms for hardware implementation on ASICs or FPGAs
- Digital Signal Processing based classes, projects or work experience
- Simulink experience in work or school. Python, C++, or other languages acceptable
- Substantive involvement and/or leadership in group-oriented project work
- Verification planning and principles, while applying their theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems
- Level 2: (Associate): 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Level 3: (Mid-level): 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Associate Level: $98,600 - $133,400
Summary pay range for Mid-level: $ 119,850 - $162,150
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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