Electromagnetic Effects Design and Analysis Engineer (Career or Expert)

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Group seeks an Electromagnetic Effects Design and Analysis Engineer to support BDS commercial-derivative aircraft programs such as the U.S. E-7A and the KC-46A tanker among others in Tukwila, WA.

This engineer will develop and validate E3 requirements and architectures to integrate complex components and subsystems into higher-level platforms.  Responsibilities include defining and conducting tests to validate designs to requirements and providing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) expertise during design, modification, supplier engagement, and manufacturing activities.  E3 environments include EMI, Lightning, High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Precipitation Static (P-static), Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), and related environments.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Career or Expert Level Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other analyses to predict component, interconnect, and system performance and to optimize designs for E3 performance.
• Work (with minimal direction at higher levels) to achieve EMC of electronics, wiring, and structure.
• Interface with manufacturing and suppliers on complex E3 design aspects to assure system-level compatibility; identify and report achievements and issues to program management and customers.
• Review supplier test plans and test reports for technical correctness; identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support project management by contributing to development of work statements, budgets, schedules, and design/review inputs.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and suppliers to assess changes to equipment, determine impacts on electromagnetic characteristics, and recommend mitigations.
• Develop and implement test automation for aircraft modifications.
• Apply EMI engineering methods to document and resolve complex technical problems.
• Apply conversion, correction, and antenna factors to EMI/EMC analyses and tests.
• Participate on cross-functional teams and present technical results in internal and external reviews.
• Process engineering data into tables, graphs, and deliverables for inclusion in reports.
• Support or conduct aircraft-level E3 testing.

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 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• 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.
• 3+ years of experience with Electromagnetic concepts (such as RF isolation, shielding, grounding, and filtering).
• Able and willing to travel up to 25% of the time domestically.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Expert (Level 4): 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or an advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) in electrical engineering preferred.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance preferred.
• Prior experience in defense or aerospace industries.
• Experience with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC standards.
• Prior experience with Aerospace E3.
• Experience with EMI qualification testing (LRUs and system-level).
• Familiarity with electrical bonding best practices to support E3 compliance.
• Foundation in RF systems and/or computational E3 analysis tools.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 SPEEA 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 Career level (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range for Expert level (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

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