Senior Electromagnetics Engineer Antennas Hot

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for talented, Senior Electrical RF/Electromagnetics Engineers - Antennas to join our Phantom Works team in Kent, WA., or Tukwila, WA.

Phantom Works is the R & D arm of Boeing BDS and is responsible for designing new and cutting-edge solutions to meet the operational needs of our defense customers. We work on developing new concepts and advancing the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of existing technologies with a focus on transitioning these ideas from development to implementation.

This role will be responsible for developing and architecting advanced technologies in Radio Frequency (RF) Systems, Software Defined Radios, and Antenna design to develop new and innovative capabilities across multiple platforms. Phantom Works is seeking an individual with key RF talents in one or more of the following areas: Software Defined Radio architecture, RF algorithm development in either software or firmware, antenna systems development, RF electronics design, and RF systems architecture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as lead engineer and/or lead RF systems architect for various development projects
• Interface with customers and present technical material to Sr. Leadership and external stakeholders
• Write white papers and/or proposals for conducting future research studies
• Design and develop new RF solutions to match customer needs
• Model and implement RF components into system architectures
• Analyze RF systems for compliance to mission needs
• Utilize analytical methods & modeling to evaluate performance and support verification of requirements
• Test/verify performance of completed systems & subsystems in the laboratory and in the field
• Support Systems Engineering in deriving performance requirements and constraints of the platform and architecture

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

This position requires a Top Secret Clearance. US Security Clearance post start for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.

• A final U.S. SCI/Program Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

• (Level 4) 9+ years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 7+ years of work related engineering experience with a Master’s or 4+ years of work related engineering experience with a PhD

• 5+ years of engineering experience in RF systems design
• 3+ years of experience working with programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Matlab)
• Experience with systems architecture, requirements development and test & verification

Desired Qualifications (Preferred Skills/Experience):

• Extensive knowledge of Software Defined Radios (SDR) and/or ability to architect new SDR solutions
• Experience developing firmware for SDR and RF systems
• Experience writing proposals and/or white papers for future R & D studies
• Experience leading a team of engineers

Typical Education/Experience: 

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years related work experience, Master+7 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

This is a union based position.

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.

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: Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 12, 2025

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret 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.