Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.

Requisition ID: 00000364854

Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems has exciting opportunities for all levels of currently active Top Secret / Top Secret SCI / SSBI Tier 5 Electrical Engineers and Scientists to join us as part of our teams located in Kent and Tukwila, WA.

This requisition is for Senior, Lead, or Expert Level 4-6 applicants. If you are a, Entry Level, Associate, or Experienced levels 1-3, please apply to requisition 00000364855 instead.

For El Segundo / Sylmar / Seal Beach, CA, Aurora / Colorado Springs, CO, Las Cruces, NM, Kennedy Space Center (Titusville), FL,  Chantilly / Fairfax / Herndon, VA, please apply to requisition 00000364321 for Levels 1-3 and 00000364843 for Levels 4-6.

We seek multiple engineers who are ambitious and will thrive in a technology development environment and can work the full spectrum from research through flight insertion.  From cradle to grave, you will be able to see your work in action! Apply here if you specialize in one of the following or similar:

• Electrical Design and Analysis

• Test and Analysis

• Power Supply

• Electronics Packaging

• ASIC FPGA Development and Verification

• Electrical Design System Engineer

• RF Microwave Engineer

• Electrical Power Systems & Battery/Solar Array Electrical Design

• Antenna RF & Arrays

• RF Digital Communications

• Radar Systems

• Electrophysics

• Wire Harness Electrical Design

• Laser Communications

• Command and Control

Nestled in the lively, but rainy, Seattle area of Washington; Puget Sound brings the brightest and most passionate for creative solutions together to support Boeing’s Space, Intelligence, & Weapons Systems Programs! If you are a strong Electronic Systems Design Engineer who truly enjoys designing and seeing your project through all life stages, you would be hard pressed to find a better position!

Within Puget Sound’s secured program area walls, we create the next generation products and services for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business. We work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space.  We focus on both rapid prototyping and program development to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers.  You will play a key role with a group that works all facets of engineering from concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

As an Engineer or Scientist with Boeing, you will work with a growing team and develop or work on state-of-the-art components, products, subsystems, and/or systems,  to support the most critical programs across the Boeing Defense and Security enterprise.  We collaborate with other groups across the company and around the world and support products built at the work location, or within the United States.

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. We’re highly supportive of innovative thinking, we respect and acknowledge hard work, we recognize maturity and integrity, and we reward bottom-line achievement.  At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. #TheFutureIsBuiltHere

Position Responsibilities

Position responsibilities will vary by role. But as a general ideal of position responsibilities, it could include:

• Works with customers to develop and document electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Analyzes and translates requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
• Supports fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.

These positions are expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Some worksites, such as Kent, participate in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

Some positions may require travel. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or Internationally depending on business needs.

This position requires an active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (A U.S. Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) -OR- a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics
• One or more of the following: A Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program, a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months and/or a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in Electrical Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineering (Guideline Below)
  • Level 1: Less than 1 year
  • Level 2: 1+ years
  • Level 3: 3+ years
  • Level 4: 5+ years
  • Level 5 & 6: 10+ years
• Experience working with space programs and/or aerospace programs
• Professional communication skills with aptitude or experience creating and presenting technical presentations to various groups of people
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Typical Education/Experience

P4

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.

P5

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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

P6

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 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years' related work experience, Master+18 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.

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.

Shift Work

These positions are for 1st shift.

About 5% of positions offered require support for off-shift (or non first shift) operations during testing and mission operations.

Union Representation

This is a union-represented position.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range Levels 4-6: $128,000 - $245,000

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.