Electrophysics Engineer - Antennas & Propagation (Experienced or Senior)

Electrophysics Engineer - Antennas & Propagation (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000421712

Date Posted:

2024-04-26

Location:

USA - Kent, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is looking for an Electrophysics Engineer - Antennas & Propagation to join our Test and Evaluation team in the Antenna Test Center in Kent, WA. The Antenna Test Center is home to the largest fully welded/shielded anechoic chamber in the Boeing Company, a Near Field Scanner and an Electromagnetics Lab.

The Electrophysics Engineer - Antennas & Propagation will develop test plans/procedures to measure antenna patterns, peak gain and other antenna parameters as requested by customers of the facility. This position will be responsible for evaluating range performance and planning capital improvements to improve lab capability to meet future customer needs. The selected candidate should have knowledge of antenna design, RF and electromagnetic theory, and should have experience using RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, etc. This role will be responsible for maintaining the lab schedule prioritizing day to day activities in support of lab operation.

The site is comprised of a diverse team of BT&E employees who are extremely motivated, skilled, knowledgeable, and highly valued by our customers and business partners.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Level Electrophysics Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Test various antenna parameters using VNAs and automated systems

• Interpret and calculate antenna parameters from measured data

• Write scripts in VB script to automate testing with antenna positioning system

• Maintain and coordinate lab schedule with various lab customers and lab personnel

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

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 Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• Experience working in RF measurements, Antenna Theory/test, and/or material measurements and characterization

• Experience applying electromagnetic theory to develop new antenna and radome types and technologies

• Experience working with test equipment including RF (radio frequency) sources, power meters, and spectrum analyzers

• Experience leading or managing projects and/or teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Master or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Physics

• Experience developing object-oriented software systems and/or experience working RF Radio/Antenna systems and test equipment

Typical Education/Experience: 

Experienced (Level 3):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 4) :

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union:  

This is a union-represented position.

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 for Mid-Level: $104,550 -$141,450

Summary pay range for Senior Level: $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 5, 2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6B1EI3 (62F)

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