Satellite Electrical Power and Harness Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Associate, Experienced, or Lead Satellite Electrical Power and Harness Systems Engineers (Level 2, 3, or 4) to join our team in El Segundo, California.

The Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems (SIWS) team designs and delivers next-generation satellite products and services for both commercial and proprietary customers. Our team supports all engineering phases, including technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements definition, design, build, integration, testing, and demonstration in operational environments.

The Electrical Power System (EPS) and Harness Engineering team is responsible for the design, analysis, testing, and operation of power systems across a variety of vehicle classes. This includes power generation, energy storage, power regulation, and power distribution. We seek candidates with a strong engineering / scientific / analytical background to work on system level issues including, but not limited to: proposal work, power system design, power system testing, and anomaly resolution. 

Ideal candidates will possess expertise in harness design tools, electrical modeling tools, power systems architecture, and regulated power systems and familiarity with modern "battery-on-bus" architectures to enable future technology insertion.

Position Overview:

As a Satellite Electrical Power and Harness Systems Engineer at Boeing, you will be part of a high-performing, dynamic team working on intensive satellite development projects. Your work will span power and harness subsystems for both one-time development and sustaining engineering efforts.

Our team includes engineers focused on power system design and harness system design. While expertise in both areas is highly desirable, distinct roles exist during the design phase. Post-critical design reviews, during integration and test phases, these responsibilities typically consolidate under a single engineer. Below are the key responsibilities for this role:

Position Responsibilities:

• Define and refine requirements and develop verification artifacts for satellite electrical power and/or harness subsystems

• Perform detailed power subsystem analyses, including:

  • Battery performance modeling and battery charge management planning,

  • Bus voltage regulation and stability analysis (including ripple and transients)

  • Redundancy and fault-tolerance strategies

• Conduct harness analyses such as voltage drop calculations, fuse blow assessments, short circuit clearing, failure modes and effects analyses (FMEA)

• Develop, maintain, and update vehicle-level power budgets for all mission phases

• Assume end-to-end ownership of the EPS/harness subsystem throughout the spacecraft lifecycle

• Lead power subsystem architecture and sizing efforts, including block diagram development, solar array sizing, and battery capacity determination

• Collaborate across multidiscipline teams (thermal, mechanical, software, avionics) to ensure design integrity and subsystem compatibility

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 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 

• 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• 2+ years of experience working with space related electrical power and harness subsystems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3 (Experienced): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 4 (Lead): 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with DC-DC converters and power electronics design to optimize efficiency and mass savings

• Familiarity with electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis, which is critical for power and harness integration

• Knowledge of industry space qualification standards and guidelines, including radiation effects on power electronics and battery systems

• Experience with software tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, Schematic capture/ECAD tools (e.g., Mentor, Cadence), and power system simulation software

• Understanding of failure investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies for spacecraft power anomalies

• Ability to support mission operations with anomaly resolution and power subsystem troubleshooting

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, 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.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $98,600 - $133,400

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $146,200 - $197,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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