Lead Spacecraft Payload DSP Engineer Job at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, El Segundo, CA

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  • Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
  • El Segundo, CA

Job Description

Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. 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.  

Job Summary
As a Lead Spacecraft Payload DSP Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the art, space-based communication systems and RF payloads for our customers. This includes communications systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on-orbit. You will need to work in a team-based environment to work on the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines.

This position's internal job code is Elect Design & Analysis Engr. Our team is currently hiring for level 2-3.

Responsibilities

  • Leading space vehicle mission trade studies related to on-board signal processing for RF and other payloads
  • Identify & define digital signal processing requirements
  • Developing and verifying multi-rate, fixed- and floating-point signal processing algorithms
  • Perform make/buy trades on signal processing technologies
  • Developing performance and/or link budgets
  • Collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines to design, build, test and deliver spacecraft communication products for multiple programs.
  • Develop Millennium's own communications and payload technologies from concept to flight readiness
  • Create subsystem manufacturing, integration, and verification documents
  • Leading subsystem manufacturing, integration, and verification
  • Operate payload systems on orbit

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience with digital communication system design, analysis, subsystem component selection, and system evaluation
  • Experience estimating resource requirements on either/both FPGA and general purpose processors for implementing a digital signal processing chain for use in a digital communication subsystem.
  • Familiarity with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL, Verilog and SystemVerilog.
  • Proficient with programming languages such as Python, C++ and/or MATLAB.
  • Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • 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 Clearance Post-Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for software defined radios
  • Experience with legacy and emerging satellite communications modulation and coding.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and testing digital communication waveforms
  • Experience designing and analyzing packet communications protocols
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including system engineers, thermal and mechanical designers, and analysts, as well as environmental testing engineers.
  • Experience with the CCSDS standards
  • Proficient with HDL simulators such as ModelSim/Questa and Xilinx Simulator (XSIM)
  • Experience with Xilinx design flow and toolchains such as Vivado and PetaLinux
  • Ability to understand and efficiently work and switch between a variety of projects simultaneously to support varying business needs.
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • Current SSBI

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay-Range

  • Level 2: $85,850 - $126,250 
  • Level 3: $104,550 - $153,750 

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

Before applying, please note:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Job Tags

Full time, Interim role, Currently hiring, Flexible hours,

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