Lead Electrophysics Engineer

The Boeing Company; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a Lead Electrophysics Engineer to lead RF payload integration and system-level performance across SEIT teams. You will own RF payload products, drive cross-organizational interfaces, and guide development from feasibility to operation.

The ideal candidate has a strong RF/Radar background, space environment experience, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex programs. U.S. clearance and national security considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a directly related field; US citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance.
• 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination (e.g., PhD or Masters + 3+ years).
• 5+ years of radar theory or Signal Intelligence technologies experience.
• Willingness to participate in business development and EVMS processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on radar activities, including performance and trade studies.
• Oversee radar signal image processing technique development and implementation.
• Integrate Radar Warning Receivers into various systems and platforms.
• Develop concepts of operations for RF products and payloads.
• Perform mission design and payload effectiveness analysis.
• Lead technical teams and subcontractors on hardware and processing algorithms.
• Support test/operational systems including anomaly detection and resolution.

Skills

Radar theory

RF payload integration

Systems engineering

Cross-team collaboration

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

STK

Job description

Lead Electrophysics Engineer

Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is seeking highly motivated Lead Electrophysics Engineer (Level 5) to support various programs located in Huntington Beach, CA, Seal Beach, CA, or El Segundo, CA. As a part of one or more Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) teams, you will provide technical engineering and program support, while serving as the core point of contact between your payload products and the broader system team. In this role you will serve as the technical owner for a range of RF related payload products, with an emphasis on system performance, integration, supplier technical management, and cross-organizational interface management. Your products will include both experimental and operational systems, extending through all lifecycle phases (early feasibility studies through operation and disposal). An ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with a strong technical background in RF and Radar systems, space environments, and RF payload integration onto air or space platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise over a broad range of radar related activities, including performance and trade studies of radar systems and architectures
• Oversee development and implementation of radar signal image processing techniques
• Perform system engineering and integration of Radar Warning Receivers (RWR) into various systems
• Developing Concept of Operations for the design and utilization of RF products
• Perform Mission Design and payload effectiveness analysis
• Lead technical teams, including subcontractors, to oversee hardware and processing algorithm development
• Support systems in test or operation, including anomaly detection and resolution
• Develop and execute capability roadmaps for your assigned products

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• 9+ years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (Ex. PhD, Master's + 3 or more years' related work experience)
• 5+ years of academic or professional experience with radar theory and design, or Signal Intelligence related technologies
• Willingness to participate in business development efforts, and support earned value management (EVM) processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and related technologies, and experience with performance predictions for SAR systems
• Experience with RFI mitigation techniques
• Experience conducting trade studies, and system optimization
• Experience with requirements analysis and flow-down
• Experience with analysis tools such as Matlab and STK

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Summary pay range: $176,800.00 - $239,200.00

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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer & EEO

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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E - Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)

Company Culture

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.