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Component Engineer (Electrical PM&P)(Mid-level or Senior)

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California Job ID JR2026520238 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 13, 2026
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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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a high-performing, experienced, self-motivated Component Engineer (mid-level or senior) with Passive devices expertise to provide support for a wide variety of space programs at Boeing in El Segundo, California.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collects information to support definition of requirements for passive EEE parts, materials and processes used in the manufacture and engineering design of satellite and aerospace products

  • Incorporates changes to specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes

  • Performs tests to qualify new EEE parts and processes to meet requirements

  • Assists with activities to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

  • Conducts analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of EEE parts or processes

  • Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions

  • Develops production systems to satisfy user requirements

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

  • Systems engineering experience in electro-optical hardware development

  • Excellent communications skills both verbal and written

  • Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges

  • A variety of customer experience and exposure in markets such as intelligence, defense, science, and commercial

  • Experience developing materials for and presented at preliminary and critical design reviews

  • Experience in developing high reliability components or subsystems for space including writing qualification plans and executing environmental tests

  • Hands-on experience in delivering end-products with passive device technology

  • Experience developing materials for and presented at preliminary and critical design reviews

  • 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

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.  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • 5+ years’ experience with electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) parts and material

  • Experience with military standards and specifications for design, test and documentation

Typical Education:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance is available based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus:

This position offers a referral bonus 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.

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. 

Typical Summary pay range:

Level 3: $119,850 - $162,150

Level 4: $146,200 - $197,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 27, 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.

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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