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DSP Algorithms Engineer (Mid-Level or Lead)

Boeing

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Base salary $119,850  to $197,800

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DSP Algorithms Engineer (Mid-Level or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking DSP Algorithms Engineers (Mid-Level or Lead) to join the Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems teams in El Segundo, CA!

Boeing's Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems oversees the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense, and other missions.

As a DSP Algorithms Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. You will be part of a highly-motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their 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. Candidates will belong to a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo, CA, location.

This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Designing and developing next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems 
  • Developing and verifying multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms
  • Conducting performance analysis of signal processing models
  • Performing waveform development and characterization
  • Performing trade studies
  • Supporting integration ant test of our payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations
  • Supporting HDL-level design and verification
  • Performing detailed system design and verification activities

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.
  • Experience in Digital signal processing (DSP) / Digital Communications algorithms and techniques (equalization, turbo/viterbi coding/decoding, channel estimation, filter design, resampling theory, etc.)
  • 1+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.
  • 3 + years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory
  • 1+ years of experience in systems engineering (requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design and trade design).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience working with ASICs or FPGAs
  • Experience with performance characteristics of analog electronics or data converters (ADCs / DACs)
  • Experience with digital/RF lab equipment (oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer)
  • 3+ years of experience with Matlab and/or Simulink
  • 5+ years of experience in digital signal processing or digital communications
  • 3+ years of experience in systems engineering concepts (requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design and trade design)
  • Leading teams
  • Leading IR&D activities
  • Mid-level: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Lead Level: 9 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 are 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 Mid-level (Level 3): $119,850 – $162,150

Summary Pay Range for Lead 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. 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 award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
DSP Algorithms Engineer (Mid-Level or Lead) (this listing)$119,850 - $197,800
End-to-End Space Systems Engineers (Experienced, Lead or Senior)$119,850 - $239,200
DevOps Developer (Experienced or Senior)$119,850 - $197,800
ASIC Subsystem Engineer (Mid-level or Lead)$119,850 - $197,800
Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)$119,850 - $239,200
ASIC Design Engineers — Design-for-Test (DFT) & Physical Design (Synthesis and Timing) – (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)$119,850 - $239,200
Digital Electronics Design Engineer – (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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Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3): $119,850 – $162,150 Summary Pay Range for Lead level (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

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