Antenna Systems Engineer (Lead, Senior or Expert)

Job Description

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Boeing Space Mission Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Antenna Systems Engineer (Lead, Senior or Expert) to join the Satellite team in El Segundo, CA.

Are you passionate about designing and developing cutting-edge satellite antenna and payload systems? Then you might be the perfect candidate! As an Antenna Systems Engineer, you will work on satellite antenna/payload products and capabilities that help our customers to meet their mission requirements.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of space programs and missions. As an Antenna Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of spacecraft antenna requirements, design, manufacture, assembly, test, and verification. You will utilize your extensive knowledge of product and systems principles related to work on spacecraft antenna/arrays. You will also have the opportunity to actively identify strategic design solutions and champion trade studies, and formulate solutions for various mission systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads others to evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces

• Directs research, development, integration, and review of complex antenna system designs and processes by working with multiple internal and external engineering disciplines to meet optimal antenna and electromagnetic system performance requirements by creating innovative processes, procedures, and requirements

• Researches innovative solutions for complex issues and develops analysis tools and methods to resolve those issues

• Creates innovative processes and major initiatives to improve technical management, schedule, and cost performance

• Foresees and identifies requirements for emerging technologies.

• Creates, allocates, and verifies detailed, complex or unique requirements at system and sub-tier levels, including suppliers.

• Develops architecture and requirement allocation by applying knowledge of systems and components performance to establish design objectives

• Researches innovative solutions for complex issues and develops measurement tools and methodologies to resolve those issues

• Directs integration and interpretation of results from internal and external sources for use by multiple stakeholders including other functional areas and external customers and suppliers

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.  A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

• 8+ years of experience in the design or development of payload and/or phased array antennas

• 8+years of experience with space-based product

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in leading projects and/or teams

• Experience in building, developing and maintaining customer relationships

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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:

Level 4; Lead: $128,350 - $173,650

Level 5; Senior: $157,250 - $212,750

Level 6; Expert: $186,150 - $251,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 24, 2025

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  A final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with a Counterintelligence Polygraph Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.