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Electromagnetic Effects Engineer - Experienced, Career and Expert Level

San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2025454704 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date May. 28, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 Electromagnetic Effects Group is seeking a broad range of experience levels, including Associate, Mid-Level and Expert level Electromagnetic Effects Test, Analysis and Design Engineers.

This position requires the candidate to work out of San Antonio, TX.

The engineer will be responsible for providing Electromagnetic Effects expertise as ship side support for VC-25B out of San Antonio, TX.  The engineer will be part of a larger EME organization that encompasses a vast portfolio of aircraft across Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS).  Other duties may involve performing analyses, developing test procedures, conducting tests, troubleshooting, and writing and reviewing test reports in accordance with MIL-STD-461/464 and DO-160. The engineer will also provide EMI/EMC expertise to design and modification efforts of products being developed throughout Boeing.  This position is for an experienced Electromagnetic Effects Engineering professional with an understanding of the role electromagnetics plays in the aerospace industry.

Primary job responsibilities will include:

  • Provides shipside support of VC-25B and other aircrafts.
  • Develops and implements an assortment of tests for VC-25B and other aircrafts.
  • Develops and validates Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) requirements and architectures to integrate complex systems and components into higher level systems and platforms. 
  • Defines and conducts critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.
  • Performs complicated trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design for E3 performance.
  • Work (under minimal direction) to achieve Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of electronics, wiring and structure.  Interface with manufacturing complex E3 aspects of the designs, coordinate with suppliers to assure compatibility at the system level. Report achievements and issues to program management and customers.
  • Supports project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.
  • E3 includes the following environments: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Lightning, High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Precipitation Static, Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP).

Other job responsibilities may include:

  • Perform Nuclear Hardening, HIRF/Lightning, RF COSITE, and Antenna Coupling analyses and test
  • Coordinate, test, and verify TEMPEST requirements with teammates, customers, and system architects through the development and sustainment of various Boeing systems
  • Develop and implement Test Automation for aircraft modifications
  • Apply EMI engineering technology experience to document and solve complex problems
  • Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analyses to predict component, interconnects, and system performance and to optimize design
  • Apply conversion, correction, and antenna factors to EMI/EMC analyses and test
  • Work on a cross-functional support team and communicate clearly in various review boards both internally & externally

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 is required.

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
  • Must have previous experience in the defense or aerospace industry
  • Must have previous experience of MIL-STD-461/464 and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC experience
  • Must be familiar with the Electromagnetic concepts (such as RF isolation, shielding, grounding, and filtering)
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time as required
  • 2 or more years’ related work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5 or more years’ related work experience (Mid-Level)
  • 9 or more years’ related work experience (Expert Level)
  • An ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a Master’s/PhD in electrical engineering
  • Active U.S. Security Clearance
  • International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer Certification
  • Previous experience in TEMPEST analysis, test, and requirements development
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing
  • Knowledge and experience generating Power Quality test procedures and test reports
  • Hands-on experience with MATLAB
  • Familiarity with Software tools: LTSpice, System Vision, PSPICE, MathCAD, AutoCAD, and Mentor DX Designer and Expedition
  • Experience with MS Office tool suite
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility and also a possible Sign-On bonus if qualified.

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:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

Associate: $79,900 - 108,100

Mid-Level:97,750 - 132,250

Expert: 118,150 - 159,850


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 20, 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.

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