RF Electrophysics Engineer - Associate or Mid-Level

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
99K-162K Annually
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Develops RF and electrophysics architectures, requirements, gain-loss budgets, models, simulations, and test procedures for aerospace systems. Performs trade studies and validates RF performance through testing across environmental, lifecycle, and component variations. Supports system and subsystem engineers, integrates components into higher-level platforms, and provides lifecycle product support under general direction. The role requires onsite work in El Segundo, California, U.S. person status, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
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Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level RF Electrophysics Engineer (Level 2 or 3) in El Segundo, CA.
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, doing work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Generate unit or lower-level requirements documents. Support system and subsystem engineers to define unit or lower-level performance, interface and environmental requirements and respective verification methods
  • Develops architectures to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms
  • Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
  • Creates and validates gain-loss budgets to understand RF performance over environmental conditions, life, and part-to-part variation
  • Generate unit or lower-level test procedures
  • Defines and conducts tests to validate performance of designs to requirements
  • Provides support to products throughout lifecycle
  • Works under general direction

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
  • 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
  • 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of electronics, RF/microwave principles, theories, and test techniques

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship as a condition of employment (A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required)
  • Knowledge in some, or all, of the following subjects:
    • Electromagnetics and RF/Microwave theory
    • RF circuit design (active and passive)
    • RF Gain-Loss budget of cascaded RF circuits/systems
    • Printed circuit board layout and design
    • Design tools: AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, ADS

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates
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 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.
Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $98,600 - $133,400
Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a directly related field
  • At least 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of electronics, RF/microwave principles, theories, and test techniques
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Knowledge of electromagnetics and RF/microwave theory
  • Knowledge of active and passive RF circuit design
  • Knowledge of RF gain-loss budgets for cascaded RF circuits and systems
  • Knowledge of printed circuit board layout and design
  • Experience with AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, or ADS
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the government for clearance eligibility
  • U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62

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