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Boeing · 10 hours ago

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

USA - El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $151K/yr

2+ years exp

The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer to support the Electrical Systems Engineering Team in El Segundo, CA. This role involves developing subsystem architectures, selecting avionics, and leading technical issue resolution to ensure mission success across the program lifecycle.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAvionics SystemsSubsystem IntegrationSignal Integrity StudiesCybersecurity StandardsTroubleshooting CapabilitiesCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

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

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

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