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Senior Electrical Component Engineer

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California Job ID JR2026512299 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 05, 2026 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 Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Component Engineer in El Segundo, CA.

The team is seeking a high-performing, experienced, self-motivated Senior Component Engineer with Actives/RF-commodity EEE device experience to provide support for a wide variety of space programs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collects information to support definition of requirements for Active/RF 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
  • 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

Successfully completed a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or have been been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program such that periodic updates are no longer required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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.
  • 9+ years’ experience in the design and development of EEE components (Bachelors), 7+ years (Masters)
  • Experience with military standards and specifications for design, test and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Component engineering experience in Active EEE parts development (i.e. diodes, transistors, microcircuits, FPGAs, oscillators, isolators, MMICs, etc).
  • 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.
  • Experience developing materials for and presented at preliminary and critical design reviews.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

401k Plan:

  • Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

    • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

    • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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 (Senior - Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 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 a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

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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