Lead Radio Frequency Microwave Engineer

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in El Segundo, CA seeks a Lead RF Microwave Engineer to advance antenna/array feeds and RF test verification, supporting satellite programs and One Boeing initiatives. This 100% onsite role offers opportunity to influence systems across multiple programs.

Responsibilities include developing requirements, architectures, trade studies, and tests, plus lifecycle support and proposal work.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain US security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Typically 9+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and validates requirements for complex communication, sensor and RF systems.
• Develops electromagnetic requirements for electrical, mechanical and interconnect systems.
• Creates architectures to integrate complex systems into higher level platforms.
• Performs trade studies, modeling and simulations to optimize design.
• Defines and conducts tests to validate performance and ensures supplier compliance.
• Supports products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use.
• Contributes to project management and development of work statements, budgets and schedules.
• Generates major sections of proposals to support new business.

Skills

US Citizenship

RF Test Equipment

PIM testing

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

High Power RF Test Equipment

UHF to K-band

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.

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 hiring for a Lead Radio Frequency Microwave Engineer in El Segundo, CA to support product development of Antenna/Array Feeds, Passive Microwave Devices and RF test verification. This role within Boeing Space Mission Systems Integrated Design Engineering will be able to influence the success of multiple government and commercial satellites, in addition to One Boeing opportunities.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops and validates requirements for various complex communication, sensor and other electromagnetic systems and components.
• Develops and validates electromagnetic requirements for electrical electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.
• Develops architectures to integrate complex systems and components into higher level systems and platforms.
• Performs complicated trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements.
• Defines and conducts critical tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements. Manages appropriate aspects of critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.
• Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues.
• Supports project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.
• Generates major sections of proposals to support development of new business.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance Post Start is required.
• 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. Candidate must meet Academic Standard or the Exception Criteria to be considered
• Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with high power RF test equipment and techniques for systems ranging from UHF to K-band frequencies
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and executing passive intermodulation and RF high power tests and expertise in diagnosing and mitigating PIM effects
• Proven ability to work with UHF frequency RF systems assembly and test

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Project Management Experience

Typical Education/Experience:

Lead, Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation support

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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

Lead Level 4: $146,200 - $197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 23, 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

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.