RF/Microwave Engineer — Lead to Principal, Space Systems

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Lead/Senior/Principal RF/Microwave Electrical Engineer to join the Space Electronics team. You will lead supplier design activities for RF/microwave and electro‑optical units, supporting spacecraft integration and deployment.

The role requires US citizenship for security clearance and 15–20+ years of related experience for senior/principal levels, with 100% onsite work at the California site.

Qualifications

• This position requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain a US security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field as specified in the job description.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams on complex space projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier design engineering teams developing RF/microwave units for space applications.
• Develop and execute innovative solutions for RF microwave and electro‑optical components.
• Support spacecraft integration and flight deployment of diverse units.
• Mentor and guide multi‑functional engineering teams through design challenges.

Skills

RF engineering

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Space systems experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Aeronautical)

Tools

TWTAs

Photonic components

Supplier oversight

Job description

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Lead/Senior/Principal RF/Microwave Electrical Engineer to join the Space Electronics team. You will lead supplier design activities for RF/microwave and electro‑optical units, supporting spacecraft integration and deployment.

The role requires US citizenship for security clearance and 15–20+ years of related experience for senior/principal levels, with 100% onsite work at the California site.