Lead Electrophysics Engineer

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

Job summary

Boeing Defense Space & Security in California is seeking a Lead Electrophysics Engineer (Level 5) to support RF payload products across Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, or El Segundo. The role integrates with SEIT teams to deliver system performance and interface management.

The ideal candidate has a strong RF and radar background, with 9+ years of related experience, and holds an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of radar theory/design or SIGINT-related technologies.
• Willingness to participate in business development and EVM processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise over radar activities, including performance and trade studies.
• Oversee development and implementation of radar signal image processing techniques.
• Perform system engineering and integration of Radar Warning Receivers into systems.
• Develop concept of operations for RF product design and use.
• Perform Mission Design and payload effectiveness analysis.
• Lead technical teams, including subcontractors, on hardware and algorithm development.
• Support systems in test or operation, handling anomalies and resolutions.
• Develop and execute capability roadmaps for assigned products.

Skills

Radar theory

System engineering

RF payloads

Technical leadership

Business development

EVM experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

STK

Job description

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 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.

Position 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 (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
• 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 (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 09, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

• 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 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.

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.