Electrophysics Engineer – Antennas & Propagation (Experienced or Senior)

Electrophysics Engineer – Antennas & Propagation (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is looking for an Electrophysics Engineer - Antennas & Propagation to join our Test and Evaluation team in the Antenna Test Center in Kent, WA.

The Antenna Test Center is home to the largest fully welded/shielded anechoic chamber in the Boeing Company, a Near Field Scanner and an Electromagnetics Lab.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior level Electrophysics Engineers.

This position will develop test plans/procedures to measure antenna patterns, peak gain and other antenna parameters as requested by customers of the facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating range performance and planning strategic capital investments to improve lab capability to meet future customer needs.

The candidate should have strong fundamental knowledge of antenna design, RF and electromagnetic theory. The candidate should have experience using RF test equipment including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, etc. This position is responsible for maintaining the lab schedule prioritizing day-to-day activities in support of lab operation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Test antenna and radome parameters using VNAs and automated systems

• Interpret and calculate antenna parameters from measured data

• Write scripts in VBScript to automate testing with antenna positioning system

• Maintain and coordinate lab schedule with various lab customers and lab personnel

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

• Experience working in RF measurements, Antenna Theory/test, and/or material measurements and characterization

• Experience applying electromagnetic theory to develop new antenna and radome types and technologies

• Experience with test equipment including RF (radio frequency) sources, power meters, and spectrum analyzers

• Experience leading or managing projects and/or teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Master's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Physics

• Experience developing object-oriented software systems and/or experience working RF Radio/Antenna systems and test equipment

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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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 for experienced level: $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range for senior level: $146,200 - $197,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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