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Electrical Components & Materials Laboratory Engineer

Huntington Beach, California Job ID JR2025486820 Category Engineering - Materials, Process & Physics Role Type Onsite Post Date Dec. 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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a self-motivated Electrical Components & Materials Laboratory Engineer to work in Huntington Beach, CA.

The candidate is required to work with senior engineers and program management customers. Develop lab evaluation plans, report findings and create presentations. This is a full-time laboratory position that requires background knowledge in EEE parts, fabrication and device physics of electrical components and electrical materials, and PWBs.

Position Responsibilities:  

  • Perform visual inspection using Keyence microscopes, radiography using Real-Time X-Ray, and material analysis using SEM-EDS, XRF, FLIR, and other spectroscopic techniques

  • Analyze data, make recommendations, and write comprehensive reports

  • Coordinate and implement new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts

  • Develop and maintain laboratory processes and instructions

  • Implement lean principles and technologies

This is a full-time laboratory position. The candidate is expected to be 100% onsite.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US 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 of experience in electrical components & material evaluations, Failure Analysis (FA), Construction Analysis (CA) and Destruct Physical Analysis (DPA) and Printed Wiring Board (PWB) Coupon Analysis, and electrical component authentication based on industry (AS6171), military (MIL-STD-1580), & IPC standards (IPC-A-600 & IPC-6012) and methods (i.e., MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, etc.) on Electrical, Electronic, & Electro-mechanical (EEE) parts/components and electrical materials including interconnect cables used in hi-reliable applications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • 4+ years' experience in EEE parts and component testing, electrical DC/AC parametric Testing

  • SEM-EDS and XRF evaluations of materials and components.

  • Automation using LabView software - LabView & Python extensive/complicated programming.

  • Use Impedance analyzer, LCR meter, micrometer/electrometer, and data acquisition cards

  • Use of network analyzers, oscilloscopes, various power supplies, curve tracer, etc.

  • Understanding failure mechanisms of EEE parts, plastic encapsulated microcircuits/devices (PEMs & PEDs) and automotive grade AEC parts

Typical Education/Experience:

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:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 ranges:

Level 3: $114,750 - $155,250

Level 4: $138,550 - $187,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 18, 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.

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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