RF Electrophysics Engineer - Associate or Mid-Level

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA seeks an Associate or Mid-Level RF Electrophysics Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to contribute to defense, space and security projects. The role is primarily onsite and involves developing system requirements, RF design, and validated testing across lifecycle stages.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical) and 2+ years of related experience, with the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical, or related field.
• 2+ years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronics and RF/microwave principles and test techniques.

Responsibilities

• Generate unit or lower-level requirements documents; support systems engineers to define requirements and verification methods.
• Develop architectures to integrate systems and components into higher-level platforms.
• Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and analysis to predict performance and optimize design.
• Create and validate gain-loss budgets for RF performance across conditions and variations.
• Generate unit or lower-level test procedures and conduct tests to validate performance.
• Support products throughout lifecycle; work under general direction.

Skills

RF/microwave theory

Electronics knowledge

Test techniques

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical)

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

HFSS

ADS

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 an Associate or Mid-Level RF Electrophysics Engineer (Level 2 or 3) in El Segundo, CA.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, doing work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities:

• Generate unit or lower-level requirements documents. Support system and subsystem engineers to define unit or lower-level performance, interface and environmental requirements and respective verification methods

• Develops architectures to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms

• Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements

• Creates and validates gain-loss budgets to understand RF performance over environmental conditions, life, and part-to-part variation

• Generate unit or lower-level test procedures

• Defines and conducts tests to validate performance of designs to requirements

• Provides support to products throughout lifecycle

• Works under general direction

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

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

• 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of electronics, RF/microwave principles, theories, and test techniques

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship as a condition of employment (A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required)

• Knowledge in some, or all, of the following subjects:

  • Electromagnetics and RF/Microwave theory

  • RF circuit design (active and passive)

  • RF Gain-Loss budget of cascaded RF circuits/systems

  • Printed circuit board layout and design

  • Design tools: AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, ADS

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 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 and 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.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $98,600 - $133,400

Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

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 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.