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Radar Cross Section Engineer - Entry or Associate Level

Tukwila, Washington; Kent, Washington Job ID JR2025464378 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 30, 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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for talented RCS Engineers,Entry or Associate Level to join our Phantom Works team in Tukwila, WA or Kent, WA.

In this role individuals will work on advanced technologies in Radar Cross Section (RCS), Radio Frequency (RF) circuits, and Antenna design to develop new and innovative capabilities across multiple platforms. Successful candidates will have experience in RF systems such as signature modeling, link budgets, frequency plans, spur analysis, etc.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Design and analyze novel RF and/or RCS systems to meet operational needs
  • Create and/or modify Computer Aided Designs (CAD) of objects to be used in various computational electromagnetics codes
  • Use computational electromagnetic tools to model radio frequency signatures of various radar targets
  • Model and optimize RCS materials for utilization in components and test vehicles
  • Utilize analytical methods to evaluate performance and support verification of requirements
  • Test/verify performance of systems and test articles in the field and laboratory settings
  • Support Systems Engineering in deriving performance requirements and constraints of the platform and architecture

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Tukwila, WA or Kent, WA

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance post start for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.

  • An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
  • Level 1: Experience leading or working similar projects or teams with a Bachelor’s OR work-related experience with a Masters
  • Level 2: 2+ years of experience leading or working similar projects or teams with a Bachelor’s OR work-related experience with a Masters
  • Experience working with programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Matlab)
  • Experience in electromagnetics.
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with electromagnetic analysis tools such as X-Patch, SENTRi, FEKO, HFSS, CST or other company specific Computational ElectroMagnetics (CEM) tools
  • Experience in RCS component and/or Antenna theory

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 1: 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) 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 2: 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 2 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:

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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

Level 1: $70,550 - $95,450

Level 2: $85,850 - $116,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 17, 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

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. Top Secret/SCI 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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