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Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing (Lead or Senior)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - El Segundo, CA
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing (Lead or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking Lead or Senior DSP Systems Engineers to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California , to design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs. You will be part of a highly-motivated team that works with domestic and international customers on the latest satellite systems. Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. You will belong to a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists. Position Responsibilities: • Design and develop next generation RF , digital , and optical satellite communication systems. • Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures. • Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads. • Develop performance and link budgets. • Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models. • Assist with conducting trade studies. • Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds. • Support unit-level integration and performance simulations. • Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification. • Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs. 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): • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. • 1+ years of experience with signal processing or image processing. • 5+ years of experience with electronic systems engineering. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar degree in signal processing or algorithm development focus • Master’s degree in or similar degree in signal processing or algorithm development focus • Development of algorithms for hardware implementation on ASICs or FPGAs • Digital Signal Processing based classes, projects or work experience • Simulink experience in work or school. Python, C++, or other languages acceptable • Substantive involvement and/or leadership in group-oriented project work • Verification planning and principles, while applying their theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems • Level 4 (Lead): Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. • Level 5 (Senior): Typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. 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. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eli