Mid-level or Lead Electrophysics/Electromagnetics Engineer

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 has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-level or Lead Electrophysics/Electromagnetics Engineer to join the Ridley Park, PA Vertical Lift Flight Technologies team in providing world class rotorcraft products and engineering support to both US and foreign military customers.  

Our team is responsible for ensuring aircraft and integrated sub-system performance in areas of electromagnetics (EM), antennas, and combat survivability for the H-47 Chinook tandem rotor helicopter, the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor helicopter, and the MH-139A Grey Wolf USAF helicopter, along with other Boeing platforms and research projects.  

This position has responsibilities which include creating effective Electromagnetics (EM) solutions for aircraft integration of subsystems, supporting computational EM and Survivability modeling & simulation analyses for design trade studies and requirements verification, and also supporting EM testing of electronic subsystems and aircraft. The position will work closely with senior electro-physics engineering teammates and will interface with all other integrated product teams (e.g., Mission Systems/Avionics, Electrical, Structures, Systems Engineering, etc).  

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems, subsystems, components, interconnects and structures.

• Perform E3 program planning, authoring E3 support documentation, continuous program E3 oversight and visibility, and product manufacturing support

• Develop and validate electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures

• Develop architectures to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms

• Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnect and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements

• Define and conduct tests to validate performance of designs to requirements

• Manage appropriate aspects of supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements

• Oversee supplier electromagnetic testing for compliance with procedures and standards

• Provide support to products throughout their lifecycle by developing root-cause analysis of anomalies and other engineering support as requested

• Support project management by providing work statements, budget, schedule and other required inputs and by reporting project status

• Write appropriate sections of proposals to support development of new business

• Work under general direction (Level 3) / Provides general mentorship (Level 4)

This position may require 10% travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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 may be required.

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

• Engineering experience with EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) or E3 (Electromagnetic Environmental Effects)

• 5+ years of work-related experience in E3 qualification, production support, design, test or analysis with a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• B.S Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics

• Experience or education with electromagnetic theory and advanced mathematics necessary to perform or conduct electromagnetic analysis, design, modeling and testing.

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense Industry and/or the military

• Experience with relevant aircraft electromagnetic standards: MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, RTCA DO-160

• Experience performing computational electromagnetic analysis (ANSYS EMIT and/or ANSYS STK, CST)

• Experience working with federal regulations and certifications.

• Experience with written and verbal communication and leading projects, along with the ability to make decisions and deliver results

• Experience leading a team of engineers

• Experience working within an engineering organization

Typical Education:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

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. 

Typical summary pay range:

Level 3: $114,750 - $155,250

Level 4: $138,550 - $187,450

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 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.