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Communication Systems Engineer

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The Boeing Company

Tukwila, WA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 22 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Job Description At Boeing, we create the future — of mobility, autonomy, speed, endurance, space access and exploration, undersea vehicles, cybersecurity, communication, and much more. We connect people, products, and ideas around the world. We protect people and nations. We explore the mysteries of the universe from seabed to space to cyberspace. We inspire future generations of innovators, dreamers, and doers. We are Engineering & Technology Innovations, Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enable the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists, and bold innovators designing the next generation of communication systems for commercial transport airplanes, UAVs, and SatCom. Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future! The Sensor and Antenna Solutions team is seeking a highly skilled Communication Systems Engineer to support airborne and space communication designs in Tukwila, WA. The ideal candidate will work closely with business units and program customers to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs, and interface specifications. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. The candidate will also contribute to proposal development by writing appropriate sections to support new business growth. Your Responsibilities Lead the design and development of airborne and space communication systems, including system architecture, hardware, and software interface specifications. Analyze and translate customer and business unit requirements into detailed system designs. Develop and validate link budgets for SATCOM and other communication systems. Assess regulatory impacts (FCC, ETSI, etc.) on SATCOM link budgets and system designs. Evaluate waveform characteristics and their implications on system architecture. Apply knowledge of military and commercial SATCOM networks and Advanced Tactical Data Links. Define antenna characteristics and perform trades for phased array antenna requirements. Specify and decompose communications system performance requirements from platform capability to box level. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and test engineers. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Support system verification, validation, and certification activities. Write technical proposal sections to support business development efforts. Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle. Interface with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and provide technical solutions. What We Offer Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts. Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs. Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Relocation based on candidate eligibility. Job Details Function Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (MRO) Sub-Function Engineering & Design Level Professional Work Type Onsite Contract Full-Time Location Tukwila, United States Job
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