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Electrophysics EngineerScientist – (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)

Boeing


Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 119850 - 162150
Posted: 10 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist (Experienced Lead or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist (Experienced Lead or Senior) to join the Space Electronics One Boeing & New Business team located in El Segundo California. You will be part of a team of Technical Experts leading supplier design engineering teams in developing and executing innovative solutions for RF Microwave units TWTAs Rate Sensors Photonics and other new and emerging technologies across multiple domains.

This position utilizes experience developing electrical rf and/or electro-optical units leading multi-skilled engineering teams to execute new product designs resolving technical issues executing failure analyses providing supplier technical oversight and supporting spacecraft integration and flight deployment of a variety of units. The ideal candidate will thrive at leading multi-functional teams solving challenging problems and learning new technologies and design approaches.

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

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. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical Mechanical or Aeronautical) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Lead Level 4: 9 years of related engineering experience

  • Senior Level 5: 15 years of related engineering experience

  • Active Tier 5/SSBI

  • Experience working with suppliers for space applications

  • Product design experience

  • Design or test experience with electronic units RF microwave units TWTAs rate sensors and/or photonic components/units

  • Project engineering project management or integrated product team leadership experience

Conflict of Interest:

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

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Lead Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Senior Level 5: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Relocation:

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

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.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards:

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 Experienced Level 3: $119850 - $162150

Summary pay range Lead Leve 4: $146200 - $197800

Summary pay range Senior Level 5: $176800 - $239200

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. Secret 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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