Senior/Expert Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer/Scientist

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer/Scientist to support EMC design and analysis during satellite program phases in El Segundo, California. This role focuses on ensuring EMC/EMI compliance for unit and system levels across lifecycle stages.

The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and extensive experience in EMI/EMC testing, MIL-STD-461, and leadership within aerospace EMC projects. Onsite work is mandatory at El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Aeronautical) or related field.
• 8+ years of EMC/EMI testing/analysis/mitigation experience.
• 3+ years leading EMC engineering for aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with technical disciplines to trade EMC against survivability, cost, weight and risk in final design.
• Derive unit and system EMC requirements and verification plans per MIL-STD-461.
• Write EMC test plans/procedures and oversee testing and document results.
• Interface with program office/customer to communicate EMC results and inquiries.
• Present EMC content in design reviews for leadership.

Skills

Security clearance

EMC/EMI testing

Lead EMC engineering

MIL-STD-461

EMC test equipment

MATLAB/MathCAD/PSPICE

ANSYS HFSS/Maxwell

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

MathCAD

PSPICE

ANSYS HFSS

MAXWELL

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.

The Boeing Company's Survivability Engineering organization is seeking aSenior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer/Scientist to support electromagnetic compatibility design and analysis at the unit and system level through all satellite program phases in El Segundo, California.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interface effectively with all technical disciplines in a team environment to trade EMI/EMC against other factors such as survivability, cost, weight and technical risk in arriving at the final design.

• Derive unit and system level EMC requirements and requirement verification plans based on tailored MIL-STD-461 requirements and test methods.

• Write EMC test plans and test procedures, provide comprehensive technical oversight of EMC testing, and document test results.

• Interface with program office and customer representatives to communicate results and respond to EMC related inquiries.

• Present the EMC technical content in program design reviews for program and customer leadership.

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 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)

• 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

• 8or more years of experience with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)/Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing/analysis/mitigation.

• 3or more years of experience in a lead EMC engineering role for an aerospace system consisting of multiple electronic units operating within a common electromagnetic environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 5: Typically, 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• Level 6: Typically, 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• Experience in a role which required knowledge of MIL-STD-461

• Experience with management of cost, schedule, and technical performance using metrics tools such as Earned Value and Technical Performance Measures (TPM).

• Familiarity with software tools such as MatLab, MathCAD, PSPICE, and ANSYS HFSS and Maxwell.

• 8or more years of experience with EMI/EMC analysis and test related to requirements derivation, validation, and verification.

• Experience with operation of electrical test equipment such as digitizing oscilloscopes, spectrum and network analyzers, EMI receivers, low noise amplifiers, signal generators, multimeters, etc.

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

Senior Level 5 Summary pay range: $ 176,800 - $ 239,200

Senior Level 6 Summary pay range: $ 210,800 - $ 285,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 30, 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 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.