RF Electrophysics Engineer - Associate or Mid-Level
This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Top Secret clearance.
About the role
RF Electrophysics Engineer - Associate or Mid-Level
Company
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)is seeking anAssociate or Mid-Level RF Electrophysics Engineer** (Level 2 or 3) in**El Segundo, CA.
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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
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
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's 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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