Test Systems Design Engineer - Entry and Associates Level

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense Systems Space Electronics Engineering organization in El Segundo, CA is looking for Entry and Associate Level Test Systems Design Engineers. 

Area of expertise will include hardware prototyping, integration, verification and test. These positions offer unique opportunities to work in a fast-paced team on complex technical challenges, with a hands-on hardware approach, in support of satellite communications programs. Engineers will collaborate across multidisciplinary subjects including mechanical engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering and software engineering.

These roles are unique in that they span a wide variety of hardware and software integration activities and allow engineers to design, build, develop, and test the hardware from concept to delivery.

These engineers will be working in a small team to develop special test equipment in support of flight hardware and will have an active role in working across different organizations to test and verify the first engineering prototype model for a unit as well as full flight units.

These positions allow for side by side work with experienced mentors in electrical engineering, RF, embedded software, and mechanical engineering disciplines.

Position Responsibilities:

(All engineers will participate and work within the below scope of work appropriate to their technical capabilities)

• Design and develop state-of-the-art Special Test Equipment (STE) for power/digital and RF/mixed signal systems used in space-based applications. This includes defining the STE architecture and performing hands-on development.
• Conduct detailed circuit design for both power/digital and RF/mixed signal subsystems, involving components like power supply circuits, microcontrollers, FPGAs, logic circuits, memory circuits, filters, amplifiers, and mixers.
• Perform detailed modeling and analysis of the designed circuits and overall test system to predict their behavior and performance. Utilize simulation tools like SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and Advanced Design System (ADS).
• Design and conduct various testing methodologies to support designs and to gather data for technical performance measures. This could involve testing power supplies under different load conditions, testing digital circuit logic under different input conditions, and testing RF circuit performance at different frequencies. Use tools like Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and vector signal analyzers for testing and data collection.
• Document designs, test procedures, and analysis results meticulously. Manage these using version control systems like SVN.
• Provide technical support during the production and testing of space-qualified electronics. Troubleshoot any anomalies occurring during the integration and test of a test system or flight unit, as well as during subsequent delivery and system usage.
• Make recommendations for the procurement of test equipment, ensuring the testing setup has the right tools for the job.
• Use Python, LabView, C#, Agilent VEE, to design automated tests for spacecraft modules, slices, and units

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed 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.

This position requires an ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Knowledge and experience in control, analog, digital, or power supply circuit design. Experience with mechanical design.
• Experience with electronics laboratory instrumentation to troubleshoot circuit design and hardware manufacturing errors.
• Software/coding experience using LabView, TestStand, C/C#, Python, FPGA Verilog/VHDL, and MATLAB
• Master’s degree preferred.

Typical Education/Experience:

Entry Level, Level 1: advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry (e.g. Bachelor), or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Associate Level, Level 2: typically, 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 Entry Level 1: $70,550 - $95,450

Summary Pay Range Associate Level 2: $85,850 - $116,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 24, 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 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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.