Special Test Equipment (STE) Test Systems Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced, Lead, & Senior)

Special Test Equipment (STE) Test Systems Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced, Lead, & Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000379882

Date Posted:

2023-11-13

Location:

USA - El Segundo, CA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems is currently hiring multiple Experienced, Lead, and Senior Special Test Equipment (STE) Test Systems Design and Analysis Engineers to join us as part of our Special Test Equipment for Space Electronics team located in El Segundo, CA.

The Special Test Equipment (STE) team at The Boeing Company's Satellite Development Center in El Segundo, California is seeking all levels of Electrical Engineers with expertise in Power/Digital and RF/Mixed Signal Systems for Space Applications. Our team is a critical part of Boeing's mission, ensuring the reliability and performance of advanced space electronics through the design, development, and validation of state-of-the-art testing equipment.

Our engineers work on a variety of space-grade electronics, from power and digital subsystems to RF/mixed signal systems. The STE team is responsible for the cradle-to-grave design, build, validation, and support of the specialized test equipment that ensures these flight products and systems perform as intended in their extreme operating environments.

The Special Test Equipment (STE) team plays a pivotal role in the realization of Boeing's groundbreaking space initiatives, but also supports the entirety of the Boeing Defense and Security product line and even some Boeing Commercial Aviation products. As part of our collective efforts, you will contribute to diverse 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 Defense Department; 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!

Moreover, your contribution will not be limited to Earth's orbit. We also conduct interplanetary missions, like the Lunar Gateway - a small spaceship in orbit around the moon that astronauts will use as a staging point for lunar surface expeditions and trips to Mars.

In the ever-evolving arena of space technology, the STE team will also participate in research and development initiatives focusing on futuristic technologies such as advanced propulsion systems, spaceborne telescopes, and spacecraft for asteroid mining and space-based solar power systems.

Joining our team means not only contributing to tangible space missions but also shaping the future of space exploration. Here at Boeing, you're not just starting a job; you're advancing your career in ways that will align with your aspirations and passions. It's more than a place to work; it's a place to fulfil your potential and passion for space technology.

Position Responsibilities

(All engineers will participate and work within the below scope of work appropriate to their technical capabilities)

• Design and develop state-of-the-art Special Test Equipment (STE) for power/digital and RF/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/digital and RF/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 conduct various testing methodologies to support designs and to gather data for technical performance measures. This could involve testing power supplies under different load conditions, testing digital circuit logic under different input conditions, and testing RF circuit performance at different frequencies. Use tools like Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and vector signal analyzers for testing and data collection.
• Document designs, test procedures, and analysis results meticulously. Manage these using version control systems like SVN.
• Provide technical support during the production and testing of space-qualified electronics. Troubleshoot any anomalies occurring during the integration and test of a test system or flight unit, as well as during subsequ