Radar Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, Senior)

Boeing

USA - El Segundo, CA$119,850 - $162,150Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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Radar Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) to join the team in El Segundo, CA. The Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems Engineering Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with proprietary customers to development the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Radar Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that are immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. This position will work with a highly-motivated team that works with domestic customers on their latest satellite systems. Project assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test. Additional opportunities available and associated with this role support new business development, research and development, and rapid space technologies.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and analyze next generation space-based radar payloads

  • Define payload requirements and document payload interfaces

  • Support conceptual hardware development reviews

  • Develop analysis tools using programs such as: MATLAB, Excel, and / or other object-oriented software platforms

  • Support new business architecture trade studies and help drive new technology development roadmap

  • Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional  and performance analysis, and requirement decomposition

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 

  • 3+ years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • Experience with RF sensor or radar systems

  • High level of digital signal processing expertise

  • Skilled analyst and/or development experience of MTI algorithms

  • Skilled in digital signal processing and adaptive phased array antenna analysis.

 

Preferred (Desired) Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • 10+ years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • High level of understanding in synthetic aperture radar image formation

  • High level of understanding in phased array space time adaptive processing

  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C# .NET.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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

Experienced: $119,850 - $162,150

Lead: $146,200 - $197,800

Senior: $176,800 – 239,200

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/SCI 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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