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Lead Radio Frequency Microwave Engineer

Boeing


Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 146200 - 197800
Posted: 20 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Radio Frequency Microwave Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is hiring for a Lead Radio Frequency Microwave Engineer in El Segundo CA to support product development of Antenna/Array Feeds Passive Microwave Devices and RF test verification. This role within Boeing Space Mission Systems Integrated Design Engineering will be able to influence the success of multiple government and commercial satellites in addition to One Boeing opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops and validates requirements for various complex communication sensorand other electromagnetic systems and components.

  • Develops and validates electromagnetic requirements for electricalelectronic systems mechanical systems interconnects and structures.

  • Develops architectures to integrate complex systems and components into higher level systems and platforms.

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

  • Defines and conducts critical tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements. Manages appropriate aspects of critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.

  • Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues.

  • Supports project management by providing coordinating development of work statement budget schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.

  • Generates major sections of proposals to support development of new business.

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

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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. Candidate must meet Academic Standard or the Exception Criteria to be considered

  • Typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience with high power RF test equipment and techniques for systems ranging from UHF to K-band frequencies

  • Demonstrated experience in setting up and executing passive intermodulation and RF high power tests and expertise in diagnosing and mitigating PIM effects

  • Proven ability to work with UHF frequency RF systems assembly and test


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Project Management Experience

Typical Education/Experience:

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation support

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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.

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 (Lead Level 4): $146200 - $197800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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