Antenna SubSystems Engineer - Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior Jobs

Antenna Subsystems EngineerAt 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) seeks an Antenna Subsystems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, California. As an Antenna Subsystems Engineer you will design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. You will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. Be part of a systems engineering team that specializes in antenna subsystem design and development for satellite systems.

Work with large cross-functional teams including customers, suppliers, hardware and software engineers, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists to ensure that the final products meet the mission objectives. You will perform system analyses and simulations for space communications systems (including communications links and capacity modeling), optimize the system design by performing trade studies, flow down and verify subsystem and unit requirements, develop ConOps, and support hardware integration, verification, validation, qualification, and delivery activities. You will become the focal point for your area of responsibility! 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. This is a 1st shift position. Primary Responsibilities: In this position a successful Antenna SubSystems Engineer will:Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architecturesSupport trade studiesDefine and verify space communication system requirements and interfacesPerform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, and requirements decompositionSupport system-level integration and validationPerform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performanceDevelop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platformsDevelop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirementsPerform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offPerform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification.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 U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI - Final Post-Start Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field. Master's degree preferred.Level 2: Typically, 2 years or more of work related experienceExperience with requirements allocation, verification and validation, and qualification.Experience with communications subsystems or units.Experience with DOORS, Cameo, Jira, or MS ProjectTrack record of success working in teamsPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Master's degree preferred.Level 3: Typically, 5 years or more of work related experienceLevel 4: Typically, 9 years or more of work related experienceExperience with digital communicationsExperience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theoryExperience in phased array antenna production and verificationExperience with Matlab/Simulink, C++, or Python.Knowledge of good manufacturing practices, DFMAT, and design and process FMEAs.Experience working with suppliers on custom part procurementPay and 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.Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 2026