Lead RF Engineer - Aperture Architect

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 164,900 - 223,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking a Lead RF Engineer – Aperture Architect to lead antennas and apertures on a major air proprietary program. You will guide RF aperture design, ensuring performance across sensing, structural, and low observable requirements, and mentor a team of engineers.

You will collaborate with IPT leadership to deliver a compliant system design and drive technical execution from concept through integration, while championing best practices and technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical or related) or equivalent
• 14+ years of related work experience with degree or equivalent
• Experience in leading the integration of RF apertures into air vehicles
• Experience with Computational Electromagnetics Modeling
• Experience with structural design practices
• Experience with low observable design practices

Responsibilities

• Drives technical excellence throughout all aperture design activities
• Provides technical leadership and ensures use of best practices across programs
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
• Works closely with program managers and other Boeing teams to ensure mission success
• Provides mentoring and coaching to other aperture design engineers
• Captures lessons learned and best practices for future programs
• Resolves complex problems impacting completion of milestones

Skills

RF design

Aperture design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Electromagnetics

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master of Science degree

Tools

Cameo/MSOSA

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 is seeking a Lead RF Engineer – Aperture Architect to serve as the engineering lead for the antennas and apertures on a major air proprietary program.

As the Lead RF Engineer – Aperture Architect, you will provide technical leadership and drive technical execution in the development of advanced RF antennas that balance performance across sensing, structural, and low observable requirements. You will be the technical lead for a team of engineers designing and integrating modern RF apertures and antennas. You will work with the IPT leader and IPT Chief Engineer to ensure the team produces a compliant system design.

Position Responsibilities

• Drives technical excellence throughout all aperture design activities
• Provides technical leadership and ensures use of best practices across programs
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Works closely with program managers, program chief engineers, and other Boeing teams to ensure mission success and prompt resolution of anomalies
• Provides mentoring and coaching to other aperture design engineers
• Captures lessons learned and best practices for implementation on future programs
• Resolves complex problems impacting completion of program milestones

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
• 14+ years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education
• Experience in leading the integration of RF apertures into air vehicles
• Experience with Computational Electromagnetics Modeling
• Experience with structural design practices
• Experience with low observable design practices

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

• Master of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering in the Cameo/MSOSA suite
• Experience working in a lead role responsible for planning, organizing, and leading personnel to solve complex technical problems
• Experience leading antenna or RF aperture design studies
• Experience developing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems, requiring reconciling multiple complex requirements
• Experience providing technical and leadership skills mentoring to early career engineers
• Experience with Earned Value Management to support the IPT Lead in managing team scope and progress

Conflict of Interest

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

Signing Bonus

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

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 (DFW) 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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we’ll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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.

$164,900-$223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 21, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Security Clearance

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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.