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Materials and Process Engineer - Surface Science (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025442998 Category Security Clearance Post Date May. 04, 2025
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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 is currently seeking a Materials & Process Engineer - Surface Science (Associate, Mid-level or Senior) to support Boeing Research & Technology team, located in El Segundo, CA. We are looking for a broad range of experience including Associate, Mid-Level and Senior MP&P Engineers.

The El Segundo site designs and builds advanced space and communication systems for military, commercial, and scientific uses, including advanced digital payload, all electric propulsion and 3D manufacturing capabilities for spacecraft that can operate in the geosynchronous, medium-Earth orbit of low Earth orbital planes.

The Materials and Process Group in El Segundo develops, provides and maintains technical competency and integrity in the definition, evaluation, analysis, management, selection and control of materials, processes, and parts.  In this role, you will be working in a state-of the-art laboratory to analyze electronic assemblies for product validation and failure analysis.

The ideal candidate has a background with materials science and experience with surface science techniques such as Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), Xray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Time of Flight -Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (TOF-SIMS)

Position Responsibilities:

  • Defines requirements and approves tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of products

  • Produces specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes

  • Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations

  • Promotes standardization across business activities

  • Evaluates emerging technologies for potential application to business needs

  • Develops and qualifies new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements

  • Integrates new technologies as appropriate

  • Manages test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

  • Conducts analysis to characterize performance or determine reasons for failure of tools, materials, parts or processes

  • Implements corrective and preventive actions

  • Designs, develops and qualifies computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements

  • Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements

  • Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas

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

  • 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 with Special Program Access Post-Start is required.

  • Technical report writing and presentation experience at a professional conference or equivalent

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment

  • Experience with surface analysis techniques such as TOF-SIMS, Auger Electron Spectroscopy, or Xray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Graduate degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • Experience with destructive and non-destructive evaluation of electronics

  • Experience working in an interdisciplinary team to identify and implement solutions for complex testing and characterization efforts for root cause corrective actions on electronics

  • Experience with the implementation of new laboratory equipment and developing training materials or providing hands-on training to others

  • Graduate or Post-Graduate research/work utilizing TOF-SIMS, AES, and/or XPS, LEIPS, UPS

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

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.

Summary pay range Associate: $82,450 – $111,550 

Summary pay range Mid-Level: $102,000 – $138,000 

Summary pay range Senior: $124,950 – $169,050 


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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

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