Electromagnetics Test Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Job Description

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The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking an Electromagnetics Test Engineer to join our team in Mesa, Arizona.

BT&E has an immediate need for test and evaluation engineers in the area of antennas, RF propagation, and EM material measurements.  This is an exciting opportunity that offers interdisciplinary work with both internal and external customers. The Electromagnetics Capability within BT&E is broad and stretches from Seattle, WA down to Huntsville, AL and provides practical solutions for RCS testing, antenna pattern characterization, EMC, EO/IR, material measurements, and more. .

This position involves working with an experienced, interdisciplinary and multi-organizational team to create innovative solutions to meet unique and challenging requirements in a laboratory environment. The team takes requirements from production programs as well as R&D efforts and applies them to laboratory tests.  

The engineer will be responsible for developing more efficient test methods using robotics implementation, leading new test efforts and capital projects, supporting a team of technicians and engineers during setup, test, verification, and validation of materials, and developing unique test standards, process specifications, and training materials for text execution.  The candidate will work to develop general laboratory skills, mechanical skills, knowledge of RF equipment, strong technical judgment, and the ability to rapidly make and contribute to decisions that balance the overall test program.This role will require strong collaboration skills to work with an interdisciplinary and multi-organizational team to complete a test program that meets customer requirements. Must have organizational skills and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including an Entry-Level or Associate Electromagnetic Test Engineer.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Validates requirements for various electromagnetic test systems and components, with a specific focus on material performance characterization and antenna design and test

• Validates electromagnetic requirements for electricalelectronic systems and their mechanical systems, interconnects and structures

• Supports architecture development to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms

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

• Conducts tests to validate performance of designs to requirements

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

• Supports project management by understanding work statement, budget, schedule, status, and review

• Performs various antenna, antenna array, radome, material measurements, and/or RCS testing. Suggests and executes solutions and improvements to EM test implementations

• Operates test procedures under supervision. Coordinates with internal and external customers to satisfy specific test needs

• Solves technical anomalies, seeks to improve existing processes, and communicates complex ideas with teammates

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship

• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only

• 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

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

• Experience conducting test in a lab, production and/or university environment

• Willing to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

• Experience with antenna theory and/or antenna design

• Experience with Robotics programming & integration

• Experience using CEM software (CST, HFSS, etc.)

• Experience in C, C++, and/or C# programming

• Experience using MATLAB

• Experience using lab equipment (Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope)

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.

Travel:

Opportunities will be provided to travel to other labs as well as attend national conferences and symposiums to support the business.

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: Entry-Level: $73,950 - $100,050

Summary pay range Associate level: $91,800 - $124,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 19, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.