Electromagnetic Effects Test, Analysis and Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced and Senior)

Job Description

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The Boeing Electromagnetic Effects Group is seeking a broad range of experience levels, including Associate, Experienced and Senior level Electromagnetic Effects Test, Analysis and Design Engineers.

This position will be 100% onsite in Everett or Tukwila WA.

This position requires the candidate to work out of the Puget Sound region of Washington state to work on a multitude of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Commercial Derivative airplane programs such as US E-7A or the KC-46A Tanker, among others. The engineer will develop and validate Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) requirements and architectures to integrate complex systems and components into higher level systems and platforms.  The engineer will also define and conduct critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.  The engineer will also provide EMI/EMC expertise to design and modification efforts of products being developed throughout Boeing. 

E3 includes the following environments: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Lightning, High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Precipitation Static, Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), among others.

Primary job responsibilities will include:

• Perform complicated trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design for E3 performance
• Work (under minimal direction) to achieve Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of electronics, wiring and structure
• Interface with manufacturing for complex E3 aspects of the designs, coordinate with suppliers to assure compatibility at the system level. Report achievements and issues to program management and customers
• Review supplier test plans and test reports for correctness and communicate deficiencies for correction.
• Support project management by coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews
• Work with other engineering disciplines and suppliers to evaluate changes to existing equipment and determine the impact to electromagnetic characteristics and recommend actions to the program and other engineering teams.

Other job responsibilities may include:

• Develop and implement Test Automation for aircraft modifications
• Apply EMI engineering technology experience to document and solve complex problems
• Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analyses to predict component, interconnects, and system performance and to optimize design
• Apply conversion, correction, and antenna factors to EMI/EMC analyses and test
• Work on a cross-functional support team and communicate clearly in various review boards both internally & externally
• Process engineering data into meaningful tables and graphs for inclusion into reports.
• Support or conduct aircraft tests of Electromagnetic Effects.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 2 or more years’ related work experience
• Must be familiar with the Electromagnetic concepts (such as RF isolation, shielding, grounding, and filtering)
• Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the time as required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years’ related work experience Experienced Level)
• 7 or more years’ related work experience (Senior Level)
• An ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a Master’s/PhD in electrical engineering is preferred
• Active U.S. Security Clearance
• Familiarity in the defense or aerospace industry
• Previous experience of MIL-STD-461/464 and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC
• Prior experience with Aerospace Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)
• Experience with EMI qualification testing for aircraft LRU’s, including reviewing procedures and test reports
• Familiar with aircraft-level E3 requirements and test methods within MIL-STD-464
• Familiar with electrical bonding best practices in support of E3 compliance
• Foundation in RF systems and/or computational E3 analytical software tools

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Summary Pay Range: 

Associate: $85,850 - 116,150

Mid-Level: $104,550 - 141,450

Senior: $126,650 - 171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 25, 2025

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.