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RFIC Layout Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID 00000438978 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date Oct. 13, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 is seeking an experienced Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Layout and Design Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) to join the Micro-Electronics team in El Segundo, CA.

The Micro-electronics group develops, designs and tests state of the art MMIC's and RFIC's in GaAs, Si, and SiGe technologies for space payloads. We seek Engineers who are ambitious and will thrive in a technology development environment and can work the full spectrum from research through flight insertion.  We’re highly supportive of innovative thinking, we respect and acknowledge hard work, we recognize maturity and integrity, and we reward bottom-line achievement.  At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. #TheFutureIsBuiltHere

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, 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. Mentoring is extremely valued, with several opportunities exist to assist in career guidance and advancement. We’re highly supportive of innovative thinking, we respect and acknowledge hard work, we recognize maturity and integrity, and we reward bottom-line achievement.  

Boeing also invests in its local community by matching your donations to charities, and provides volunteer opportunities for outreach at schools. 

Position Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex RFIC layouts using your expertise in Cadence Software Suite and other high-frequency EM tools such as HFSS, Sonnet, CST, or equivalent.
  • Conduct signal integrity simulation and analysis to ensure that our RFIC technologies meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
  • Utilize your experience in RFIC design to contribute to the development of new technologies and products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of RFIC technologies into larger systems.

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in RFIC layout and design, and contribute to the development of new best practices and procedures.

  • Participate in the mentoring and development of junior engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or Internationally depending on business needs.

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. Top Secret SCI 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
  • Experience in RFIC layout and design. (Level 3 will have 1+, Level 4 will have 3+ and Level 5 will have 5+ years of experience in RFIC Layout and Design.)
  • Experience in Cadence Software Suite including Virtuoso Layout.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Proficient in RFIC layout and design tools; including Cadence, Virtuoso Layout, ADE, Spectre RF,  Si-Wave or additional signal integrity software.
  • Proficiency with LINUX, ECAD setup, p-cell coding and PDK development.
  • Proficiency with RF EM analysis tools including AWR, ADS, HFSS and Sonnett.
  • 3+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry.
  • Experience with Signal Integrity analysis and design.
  • Experience with RF electrical REA including gain budgeting, end to end simulation and worst case circuit analysis.

Typical Education & Experience:

Experienced (Level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation 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. 

Work shift:

This position will be 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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Salary Range:

Summary pay range Experienced: $104,550 - $141,450

Summary pay range Lead: $126,650 - $171,350

Summary pay range Senior: $155,550 - $210,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until December 14, 2024.

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Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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