Lead Electrophysics Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is seeking highly motivated Lead Electrophysics Engineer (Level 5) to support various programs located in Huntington Beach, CA, Seal Beach, CA, or El Segundo, CA.
As a part of one or more Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) teams, you will provide technical engineering and program support, while serving as the core point of contact between your payload products and the broader system team.
In this role you will serve as the technical owner for a range of RF related payload products, with an emphasis on system performance, integration, supplier technical management, and cross-organizational interface management. Your products will include both experimental and operational systems, extending through all lifecycle phases (early feasibility studies through operation and disposal).
An ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with a strong technical background in RF and Radar systems, space environments, and RF payload integration onto air or space platforms.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide expertise over a broad range of radar related activities, including performance and trade studies of radar systems and architectures
Oversee development and implementation of radar signal image processing techniques
Perform system engineering and integration of Radar Warning Receivers (RWR) into various systems
Developing Concept of Operations for the design and utilization of RF products
Perform Mission Design and payload effectiveness analysis
Lead technical teams, including subcontractors, to oversee hardware and processing algorithm development
Support systems in test or operation, including anomaly detection and resolution
Develop and execute capability roadmaps for your assigned products
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
This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
9+ years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (Ex. PhD, Master's + 3 or more years' related work experience)
5+ years of academic or professional experience with radar theory and design, or Signal Intelligence related technologies
Willingness to participate in business development efforts, and support earned value management (EVM) processes
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Familiarity with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and related technologies, and experience with performance predictions for SAR systems
Experience with RFI mitigation techniques
Experience conducting trade studies, and system optimization
Experience with requirements analysis and flow-down
Experience with analysis tools such as Matlab and STK
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.
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: $176,800.00 - $239,200.00
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
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.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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