Test Systems Design Engineer

Test Systems Design Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Test Systems Design Engineer for Special Test Equipment (STE) on our Space Electronics team located in El Segundo, CA.

This team works on space-grade electronics, from power and digital subsystems to RF/mixed signal systems and is responsible for cradle-to-grave design, build, validation, and support to ensure flight products and systems perform as intended in extreme operating environments.

You will contribute to projects ranging from cutting-edge satellite communication systems to advanced exploration ventures.  Your expertise will have a direct impact on crucial missions, such as the development of the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system - a high capacity satellite communications system for the United States Department of Defense (DoD); the X-37B - an unmanned, reusable spaceplane; the CST-100 Starliner - a spacecraft designed to transport crew to the International Space Station and private space stations of the future, and many more space-based missions!

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and develop state-of-the-art Special Test Equipment (STE) for power and digital, RF and mixed signal systems used in space-based applications.  This includes defining the STE architecture and performing hands-on development
• Conduct detailed circuit design for both power and digital and RF and mixed signal subsystems, involving components like power supply circuits, microcontrollers, FPGAs, logic circuits, memory circuits, filters, amplifiers, and mixers
• Perform detailed modeling and analysis of the designed circuits and overall test system to predict their behavior and performance.  Utilize simulation tools like SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and Advanced Design System (ADS)
• Design and gather data for technical performance measures.  Test power supplies under different load conditions, test digital circuit logic under different input conditions, and test RF circuit performance at different frequencies.  Use tools like C#, Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and vector signal analyzers to design automated tests for spacecraft modules, slices, and units
• Document designs, test procedures, and analysis results and track using version control systems like SVN.
• Provide technical support during production and testing of space-qualified electronics.
• Troubleshoot anomalies occurring during the integration and test of a test system or flight unit, as well as during subsequent delivery and system usage
• Make recommendations for the procurement of test equipment, ensuring the testing setup has the right tools for the job.
• Lead STE design reviews to ensure adherence to development processes.  Support the preparation of proposals and bids for new test system projects
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering an environment of learning and growth

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim or final U.S. TS/SCI clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience in digital, power, or RF Test Systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Software coding experience using LabView, Test Stand, C/C#, Python, FPGA Verilog/VHDL, or MATLAB Signal, MATLAB Simulink.
• Experience using Electrical Design Automation (EDA) Tools such as (e.g. OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, Altium, PSPICE) to perform schematic capture, PCB design or PCB layout, and circuit simulation.

​ Preferred Technical Qualifications for RF/Mixed Signal:

• Knowledge and experience in control, analog, digital, or power supply circuit design.
• Experience designing RF/Mixed Signal circuits and systems: In-depth knowledge and experience in designing RF and mixed-signal circuits, considering factors such as signal integrity, noise, and interference.
• Experience with RF measurements; proficiency in RF measurement techniques including intermodulation distortion, phase noise, and spurious measurements. Familiarity with S-parameters is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in RF/Mixed Signal simulation software: Proficiency in using RF/mixed-signal simulation software like Keysi