Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems seeks an Experienced, Lead or Senior Command and Data Handling Engineer ( C&DH ) to develop and manage C&DH and Telemetry and Command Digital (T&C) Subsystems for Boeing satellite and satellite autonomy programs. To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in El Segundo, CA . With the recent win of $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force for satellite development , join us and make your impact to our national security space.
C&DH Subsystem engineering assignments include requirements definition and flow down, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. You will resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery. You will also work with management and experts across multiple disciplines including subsystem engineering, software architecture, software validation, Communications Security (COMSEC) design, Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design , electronic hardware testing, spacecraft level testing, and end-to-end Hardware and Software Integration system engineering.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including industrial manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
4+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems
Experience working with CCSDS and IP (Internet Protocol)
Experience working with MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS or Ethernet
Experience in MATLAB, Python, and VBA

SUMMARY PAY RANGE:

Experienced (level 3): $108,800 - $147,200
Lead (level 4): $135,150 - $182,850
Senior (level 5): $164,050 - $221,950
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 11, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift

Gather, define, and document system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition
Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and function.
Participate and support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives
Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specs with REA support
Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DH subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements List (SDRLs/CDRLs)
Create and release subsystem level analyses such as traffic analysis, TM accuracy, sampling, command pacing, …
Perform Subsystem Architecture (including Block Diagram) and technology insertion (including COMSEC Roadmap) and Model-Based Engineering
Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance
Prepare and present C&DH subsystem design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) for customer and Program SEIT interface
Conduct Software systems requirement reviews to provide input to Spacecraft Database, FSW, and Flight ROPs
Lead (level 5) or participate in (level 4) C&DH Subsystem In-orbit anomaly investigations and support to Customer Operations Service Center
Define and maintain satellite C&DH process writings (DMS guides)
Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically and internationally depending on business needs.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.