Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist

Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist (Mid-level or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking a Mid-level or Senior Electromagnetic Effects Engineer to join the team in Mesa, AZ. The role focuses on design and sustainment of electrical power systems for military products within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Attack Platforms Integrated Product Team (IPT) as a Mid‑Level or Senior EMC Engineer, driving the design, analysis, test, and mitigation of electromagnetic compatibility challenges on advanced aerospace and defense platforms. You will apply state‑of‑the‑art EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, FEKO, COMSOL) and circuit/transient solvers (SPICE, PSCAD) to solve real‑world coupling, grounding, and transient problems, lead hands‑on MIL-STD/DO‑160 EMC test campaigns and turn simulation results into producible hardware and procedural fixes. This cross‑functional role partners with electrical systems, structures, propulsion, and rotorcraft manufacturing teams to sustain airworthiness Validation/Verification (Val/Ver) durable solutions. Skills will accelerate testing and reporting through customer data transfer systems utilizing system performance testing, Python/MATLAB automation that contributes to high‑visibility failure investigations—offering strong opportunities for technical growth, mentorship, and direct impact on aircraft safety and mission readiness.

Why join us

• Work with a highly skilled, innovative team pushing the boundaries of technology.
• Operate in an agile environment using modern tools and methodologies.
• Grow technically and as a leader with strong career potential at Boeing.
• At Boeing, we value curiosity, determination, and imagination. #TheFutureIsBuiltHere

Position Responsibilities:  

• Conduct and oversee complex Validation/Verification qualification efforts at the system (MIL-STD-464/ADS-37A-PRF), and subsystem (MIL-STD-461) levels to ensure continued airworthiness operation.
• Support an active manufacturing environment to ensure EMC compliance throughout the build cycle of multiple rotorcraft and products.
• Strong writing and communication skills, both technical and authoritative.
• Perform EM and transient modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, or COMSOL and correlate with circuit/transient simulations (SPICE, PSCAD, or equivalent).
• Develop and execute EMC test plans (conducted/radiated immunity, surge/lightning, MIL-STD/SAE/DO‑160/IEC/IEEE cases) and analyze results to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Design and validate mitigation measures (filters, bonding, shielding) to reduce coupling between RF and electrical systems and support manufacturable implementations.
• Collaborate with hardware, structures, systems, and manufacturing teams to turn models into validated modifications and produce testable change packages.
• Automate analysis and reporting workflows with Python or MATLAB scripts to accelerate model runs, data processing, and test-data trending.
• Contribute to failure investigations, capture evidence, and document findings, including lessons‑learned and recommended verification steps.
• Support senior engineers in technical reviews, supplier interactions, and standards compliance activities.
  

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 position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (please see education and experience for the levels below)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
• 3+ years of practical experience in EMC/EMI, RF coupling, or related electromagnetic analysis and laboratory testing.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing EM instrumentation test equipment: Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and various transceivers and sensors.
• 3+ years of experience with at least one EM simulation tool (HFSS, CST, FEKO, COMSOL) and with one circuit/transient tool (SPICE, PSCAD, or equivalent).
• 3+ years of practical experience with EMC test (conducted/radiated immunity, surge/lightning testing, or power‑quality testing).
• 3+ years of experience in electromagnetics, grounding, shielding, coupling, and transient behavior.
• 3+ years of experience in communicating effectively, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and clearly documenting technical findings.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):  

• Level 3 - Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' related work experience
• Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' related work experience

• Experience on aerospace or defense platforms, including familiarity with environmental and EMC test standards (MIL‑STD 461, MIL-STD-464, ADS-37A, DO-160, SAE, IEC/IEEE).
• Proficient scripting skills for automation and data analysis (Python or MATLAB).
• Experience supporting field investigations or component-level forensic analysis.
• Experience specifying and validating mitigation hardware such as feed‑through filters, bonded shields, or cable harness changes.
• Prior mentoring or contribution to team procedures and lessons‑learned and the documentation thereof.

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.

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.

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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

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

The 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 (Level 3): $112,200 - $151,800

Summary pay range (Level 4): $136,850 - $185,150

Language Requirements:

English

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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