Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Lead Test Systems Design Engineer to our Special Test Equipment (STE) for Space Electronics team located in El Segundo, CA.
Join an elite team designing space-grade electronics—from power and digital subsystems to RF and mixed-signal systems—responsible for the full lifecycle of cutting-edge flight products built to thrive in extreme environments. Be at the forefront of groundbreaking projects, from advanced satellite communications to bold space exploration ventures. Your expertise will directly power vital missions like the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system—a high-capacity satellite network essential to the U.S. Department of Defense—and numerous other space-based innovations shaping the future of aerospace exploration.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the full lifecycle development of Special Test Equipment (STE) for power, digital, RF, and mixed signal systems used in space applications: architecture, detailed circuit design, prototyping, integration, verification, and delivery.
- Be hands on: perform and review detailed circuit designs (power supplies, MCUs, FPGAs, memory/logic, RF front ends, filters, amplifiers, mixers) and implement prototypes and test harnesses.
- Develop models and analysis to predict and validate system performance using SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, ADS, or equivalent tools.
- Design, develop, and validate automated test software and data acquisition systems using LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C#, or equivalent.
- Own program planning and execution for assigned test system projects: create and maintain schedules, define milestones, allocate resources, estimate hours and budgets, and manage change.
- Provide regular, clear program status reporting to stakeholders: progress vs. plan, technical status, schedule and budget variance, risks, mitigations, and decision points.
- Drive design reviews, design controls, configuration management, and verification / qualification test plans to meet space qualification requirements.
- Troubleshoot anomalies during integration, environmental testing, and production; lead corrective actions and root cause analysis.
- Define procurement needs and recommend test equipment purchases to meet technical and programmatic objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineers and technicians; assign tasks, review work, and foster a collaborative, accountable team culture.
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- 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 manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience).
- 5+ years of experience in digital, power or RF Test Systems
- Availability to travel up to 10% of the time, domestically depending on business needs
- Software coding experience using LabView, Test Stand, C/C#, Python, FPGA Verilog/VHDL, and/or MATLAB Signal
- Experience using Electrical Design Automation (EDA) Tools such as (e.g. OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, Altium, PSPICE) to perform schematic capture, PCB design/layout, and circuit simulation
- Knowledge and experience in control, analog, digital, or power supply circuit design
- Experience designing RF/Mixed Signal circuits and systems: In-depth knowledge and experience in designing RF and mixed-signal circuits, considering factors such as signal integrity, noise, and interference
- Experience with RF measurements; proficiency in RF measurement techniques including intermodulation distortion, phase noise, and spurious measurements. Familiarity with S-parameters is highly beneficial
- Proficiency in RF/Mixed Signal simulation software: Proficiency in using RF/mixed-signal simulation software like Keysight's Advanced Design System (ADS) or similar
- Familiarity with RF/Mixed Signal Test Equipment; experience using RF/mixed-signal test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and mixed-signal oscilloscopes
- Knowledge of RF/Mixed Signal Communication Protocols; familiarity with various RF/mixed-signal communication protocols used in space applications
- Experience in designing power and digital circuits; proficiency in designing a range of power circuits, such as power supply units, as well as digital circuits, such as logic circuits and microprocessors.
- Familiarity with Power/Digital simulation software, experience using power electronic and digital circuit simulation tools such as PSpice, MATLAB Simulink, or similar
- Experience with power and digital test equipment. Hands-on experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, power analyzers, logic analyzers, and digital oscilloscopes
- Knowledge of power systems and digital communication protocols.
- Understanding of various power systems and digital communication protocols used in space applications
- Experience in power and thermal analysis. The ability to perform power and thermal analysis on circuits and systems, predicting their behavior under various conditions and ensuring they meet the necessary requirements
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
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.
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: $176,800 - $231,200
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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