Electrophysics Engineer (Antennas & Propagation) Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior

Electrophysics Engineer (Antennas & Propagation) - Associate Mid-Level or Senior

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) seeks a RF Engineer - Associate Mid-Level or Senior to join our team in El Segundo California. In this role you will design develop and deliver state-of-the-art RF systems for space-based applications for commercial civil and/or national security programs. You will be a part of a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems.

Be a part of an RF engineering team that works on the design development qualification and delivery of antenna microwave this role you will work with a large cross-functional team including customers suppliers hardware and software engineers integration and test engineers and senior technologists to ensure that delivered products meet the mission objectives. You will perform RF analyses for antenna and passive microwave devices work with systems engineers and suppliers to verify subsystem and unit requirements and compliance and support manufacturing integration and test to validate hardware performance. You will become the focal point for your area of responsibility!

Project assignments typically span the complete program life cycle: from system architecture internal trades concept studies and system definition to satellite development launch and on-orbit operations and test. This is a 1st shift position.

In this position a successful RF Engineer will:

• Research design develop integrate and review antenna and passive microwave designs working with multiple engineering functions to meet system performance requirements.

• Perform trade studies modeling simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements.

• Work with systems engineers program managers and external suppliers to evaluate qualify and deliver PMD hardware to meet technical cost and schedule requirements.

• Define and conduct tests to validate performance of RF designs to requirements. Use analytical tools to verify the design. Specify requirements for hardware instruments and specialized test equipment as required to meet test objectives.

• Develop complex test plans to identify test approach resources schedules and cost estimates that meet applicable requirements standards and regulations.

• Manage appropriate aspects of supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.

• Provide support to products throughout their lifecycle by developing root-cause analysis of anomalies and other engineering support as requested.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI Final Post-Start

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics or related STEM field.

• Level 2: Typically 2 years or more of work related experience

• Hands-on RF (radio frequency) test and development experience

• Education/training or work experience with passive microwave device design and characteristics (filters switches circulators etc)

• Experience with HFSS CST MATLAB Python and/or Labview

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters degree preferred.

• Level 3: Typically 5 years or more of work related experience

• Level 4: Typically 9 years or more of work related experience

• Lab or manufacturing environment experience with preference to RF hardware design and test experience and knowledge of test equipment (VNA/PNA/Spectrum Analyzer/Oscilloscope/etc)

• Experience with design and execution of specialized RF tests (e.g. corona multipactor) and/or complex environmental testing (e.g. RF performance through dynamic environments thermal PIM)

• Experience in custom tool development and/or machine learning tool development

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices DFMAT and design and process FMEAs

• Experience working with suppliers on custom part procurement

• Knowledge of hardware manufacturing techniques including but not limited to additive manufacturing wire and sinker EDM electroplating and electroforming.

• Track record of success working in teams

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Level 2 Summary pay range: $ 98600 - $ 133400

Level 3 Summary pay range: $ 119850 - $ 162150

Level 4 Summary pay range: $ 146200 - $ 197800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors 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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