Senior Electrophysics Engineer - Antennas & Propagation
Senior Electrophysics Engineer - Antennas & Propagation
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Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is looking for a Senior Electrophysics Engineer Antennas & Propagation to join our Test and Evaluation team in the Antenna Test Center in Kent WA. The Antenna Test Center is home to the largest fully welded/shielded anechoic chamber in the Boeing Company a Near Field Scanner and an Electromagnetics Lab.
This position will develop test plans/procedures to measure antenna patterns peak gain and other antenna parameters as requested by customers of the facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating range performance and planning strategic capital investments to improve lab capability to meet future customer needs.
The candidate should have strong fundamental knowledge of antenna design RF and electromagnetic theory. The candidate should have experience using RF test equipment including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) Spectrum Analyzers Power Meters etc. This position is responsible for maintaining the lab schedule prioritizing daytoday activities in support of lab operation.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Test antenna and radome parameters using VNAs and automated systems
- Interpret and calculate antenna parameters from measured data
- Write scripts in VB script to automate testing with antenna positioning system
- Maintain and coordinate lab schedule with various lab customers and lab personnel
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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
- Experience working in RF measurements Antenna Theory/test and/or material measurements and characterization
- Experience applying electromagnetic theory to develop new antenna and radome types and technologies
- Experience with test equipment including RF (radio frequency) sources power meters and spectrum analyzers
- Experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Master or higher in Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics or Physics
- Experience developing objectoriented software systems and/or experience working RF Radio/Antenna systems and test equipment
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeingis 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.
Union:
This is a unionrepresented position.
Pay & 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.
Summary pay range: $126650 $171350
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelors Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen 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 PostStart is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
