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Electrophysics Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025465419 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 05, 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.

Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems has an exciting opportunity for Electrophysics Engineer (Lead or Senior) to join us as part of our Space Digital Products & Electronics team located in El Segundo, CA.

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination.

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Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops and validates requirements for unique communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components.

  • Develops and validates electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.

  • Develops architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms.

  • Leads development of trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around complex requirements.

  • Develops new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.

  • Leads development and execution of critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.

  • Manages appropriate aspects of critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.

  • Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues.

  • Supports project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.

  • Creates new tools to improve management of projects.

  • Leads development of major sections of large-scale proposals to support development of new business.

  • Works under consultative direction.

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

  • 7+ years of design experience designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting photonics circuits, and systems for various applications including space.

  • Well versed in digital and control electronics.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master's degree or higher in Engineering or Physics

  • 10+ years of design experience designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting photonics circuits, and systems for various applications including space.

  • In-depth knowledge of optics, laser systems, photonic devices, optical low noise amplifiers, multi-watt optical high-power amplifiers, as well as hands-on experience in prototype development and testing.

  • Familiar with the latest advancements in photonics and researching new technologies

  • Active Secret, Top Secret, or SSBI Clearance

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Employee Referral:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

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 for Lead: $126,650 – $171,350 

Summary pay range for Senior: $155,550 – $210,450 


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 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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