Lead Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer

Lead Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), is seeking a/an Lead Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer (Levels 2–3) to support the Electrical Systems Engineering Team in El Segundo, CA.

Millennium Space Systems designs and delivers high-performance, affordable space systems for national security missions. The Electrical Systems Engineering team is responsible for defining, implementing, and validating avionics and electrical architectures that enable reliable spacecraft operations. As a Lead C&DH Engineer, you will play a critical role in vehicle architecture definition, avionics selection, subsystem integration, and mission success across the full program lifecycle.

This position’s internal job code is EE Sys Design Engineer. The team is currently hiring for Levels 3.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop C&DH subsystem architectures for Millennium space vehicles, driving system-level design decisions
• Select avionics and onboard processing units balancing performance, power, mass, cost, and flight software needs
• Perform requirements definition and flow down and manage interface and verification activities
• Lead identification and resolution of technical issues during design, integration, and test phases
• Create and maintain detailed netlists defining vehicle electrical connectivity
• Perform data budget analyses and ensure positive margins for telemetry, command, and onboard processing
• Conduct signal integrity studies to inform transmission line and interface designs
• Validate C&DH architectures against fault management requirements including redundancy and error detection
• Select and analyze oscillators and clock distribution schemes and perform timing, drift, and jitter analyses
• Analyze serial and analog interfaces for compatibility, grounding, signal levels, and EMI considerations
• Own vendor selection and trade studies and develop make or buy recommendations
• Collaborate with Flight Software, Harness, EGSE, and multidisciplinary subsystem teams
• Provide technical, cost, and schedule status updates and present designs and risks at SRR, PDR, CDR, and customer reviews

Remote Type

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

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

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. Security Clearance post start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Detailed knowledge of electrical hardware and avionics systems
• Strong methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Familiarity with industry standards for aerospace avionics and electrical hardware
• At least 2 years of experience as a Responsible Engineering Authority, Project Lead, Control Account Manager, or equivalent
• Familiarity with government and DoD cybersecurity standards and their implementation

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 is met as outlined in company policy.

Shift

• This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that attracts, engages, and retains top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available may vary based on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

• Level 3: $102,850 – $151,250

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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