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Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Artech Information SystemsEl Segundo, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 20, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Elevate your engineering career by joining a high-performing team at the forefront of space communications, where you will tackle complex, mission-critical satellite projects with a competitive hourly rate of $100–$110. This role is perfect for a driven professional eager to master the full program lifecycle while contributing to state-of-the-art technology that shapes the future of aerospace. Take the next step in your professional journey and apply today to make a lasting impact on global communications infrastructure.

Quick Overview

Salary
$100 - $110/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
El Segundo, CA, United States
Posted
3 days ago
MATLAB

Job Description

Title : Systems Engineer Location : El Segundo, CA Work Arrangement: Onsite Contract Duration : 12+ Months with Possibility to extension Pay range: $100- $110/hr on w2 Job Description: Regular and predictable attendance is required Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, California.

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineering Team develops next-generation payload products and services in partnership with our commercial, government, and proprietary customers. Our team drives all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirement development, RF and digital payload design, test, verification, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments. The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer is part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex development projects.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. This position will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. This role's assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test.

Position Responsibilities: • Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures • Support trade studies and generate proposals • Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces • Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition • Support system-level integration and validation • Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance • Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms • Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements • Oversee the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces • Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off • Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

Required Skills: • 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement • 5 years of related work experience • Experience or an academic background with communications subsystems or units • Experience or an academic background with payload design, analysis, development, and/or verification For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex or send your resume at

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