Lead Spacecraft Payload DSP Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

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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.

Position 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

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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 (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for software defined radios

• 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

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 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.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 our policies.

Shift

This role will be on 1st

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.

• Level 2: $85,850-$126,250

Applications Accepted Until

Feb. 09, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.