Spacecraft Payload DSP Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full Time

RF Payload Team

Entry Level

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 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 1-2.

Responsibilities

Perform space vehicle mission trade studies related to on-board signal processing for RF and other payloads.
Identify & define digital signal processing requirements for an RF payload system.
Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed- and floating-point signal processing algorithms.
Perform make/buy trades on signal processing technologies.
Develop performance and/or link budgets.
Develop Millennium's own communications and payload technologies from concept to flight readiness.
Create subsystem manufacturing, integration, and verification documents.
Perform subsystem testing and verification.
Operate payload systems on orbit.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
2+ 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.
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 with the CCSDS standards.
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 1: $70,550 - $103,750
Level 2: $85,850 - $126,250

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.

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