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Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing

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Base salary $119,850  to $197,800

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in El Segundo, CA

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Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) has an exciting opportunity for Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency (TT&C/RF) Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to join us as part of our Satellite Special Test Equipment (STE) team located in El Segundo, CA.

 

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level and Senior Level Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency (TT&C/RF) Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

 

Are you passionate about a career in developing the latest communication systems for satellite tests? We are seeking Telemetry and Command (T&C) Electronics Hardware Design Engineers with expertise spanning digital baseband processing and RF design for satellite test systems who thrive on developing cutting-edge digital solutions. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing the digital test systems that drive satellite test execution here and at launch sites.

Your expertise in digital data communication, digital control systems and T&C data formats will be instrumental in shaping the future of satellite test technology. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure seamless integration across various test systems in communication with the satellite. If you are an engineer at heart with a love for all things digital/RF this is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the world of space test technology.

What sets our worksite apart is the unique work experience and collaborative environment we offer. We are truly cradle-to-grave in most aspects of satellite STE development, with an on-site satellite factory and all the electronics teams co-located on the same worksite. This proximity fosters high collaboration between teams and ensures seamless communication. With a factory and our own lab space, we have the capability to turn concepts into reality right on-site.

Moreover, we provide an abundance of tools, resources, and a comprehensive database of prior and ongoing STE engineering work, offering a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. At the heart of our environment are our teams of world-class engineers and mentors.  As a mid-career engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of complex hardware systems and collaborate closely with other leaders to create model-based designs and deliver innovative satellite test solutions.

As part of Boeing Test and Evaluation, you’ll have the opportunity for continuous learning and development, gaining exposure to a diverse range of programs, from projects for government to commercial satellite with cutting-edge payload technology supporting disruptive computing, avionics and ground station systems. Join us and be a part of a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and where your skills will be broadened and aspirations for hands-on experiences will be fulfilled.

 

Position Responsibilities:

 

  • Design, define interfaces, model, analyze, test, and verify electronic hardware and systems
  • Develop digital telemetry and command electronics, including RF front ends, tailored for aerospace applications
  • Establish and maintain detailed requirements and specifications for Satellite Special Test Equipment (STE) products
  • Create and execute test plans and use-cases to validate design implementations
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless system-level integration and test
  • Capture and analyze technical performance data to support ongoing design improvements
  • Provide basic engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product
  • Conducts trade studies and literature research to support future product designs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 3+ years of experience in hardware development and circuit design and analysis
  • 1+ years of experience in digital electronic hardware research and procurement

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • An active U.S. Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance in the past 24 months
  • Experience or coursework with Analog or Digital Electronics, Circuits, or Hardware
  • Experience with schematic capture and layout rules, and circuit analysis tools
  • Experience with satellite bus and payload command and control, mission management, and/or mission processing
  • Experience as a system architect or similar role understanding design patterns and architectural styles
  • Experience with re-hosting, integrating and verifying existing software solutions
  • Experience with aspects of the software development cycle including requirements definition, traceability, testing, qualification and customer acceptance
  • Firmware, Microprocessor or other Hardware oriented experience can be helpful

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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

 

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 Mid-level (Level 3):  $119,850 – $162,150

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4):  $146,200 – $197,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($119,850) is above 18% of the 2,097 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 7 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,200; the middle half runs from $124,000 to $174,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior) (this listing)$119,850 - $197,800
Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)$119,850 - $197,800
Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer – (Mid-Level or Lead)$119,850 - $197,800
Senior Spacecraft Integration and Test Engineer - Millennium Space Systems$119,850 - $215,000
Ground SEIT Engineer (Experienced or Lead)$119,850 - $197,800
Combat Survivor Evader Locater (CSEL) Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead)$119,850 - $197,800
End-to-End Space Systems Engineers (Experienced, Lead or Senior)$119,850 - $239,200

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Boeing roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-11-02
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: USA - El Segundo, CA (Levels 3-4 combined)

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3): $119,850 – $162,150 Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $146,200 – $197,800

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