Antenna & Propagation Design and Analysis Engineers (Levels 3, 4 & 5)

Boeing•Oklahoma City, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Electrical Engineering Core Group is seeking a broad range of or experience levels, including Experienced, Expert, and Consultant Level Antenna & Propagation Design and Analysis Engineers. The engineer will be responsible for providing RF system design analyses, including modeling and antenna coupling analysis multitude of air and space platforms recognized around the world. This position is for an experienced Electrical Engineering professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop new solutions, to grow and mentor the next generation of engineers. In addition, this will guide the candidates’ career towards the submittal of a candidacy for a position in the Boeing Technical Fellowship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Must have previous experience in the defense or aerospace industry
5 or more years of related work experience
Must have previous experience with CST Studio Suite, ANSYS EMIT, FEKO, or similar RF modeling software
Must have previous experience with programming or scripting in a language such as Python, Perl, Visual Basic, Excel VBA, C/C++/C#, Java, or other
Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time as required
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Expert Level)
12 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Consultant Level)
An ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a Master’s/PhD in electrical engineering
Active U.S. Security Clearance
Experience in antenna, radome, anechoic materials, and dielectric materials design
Experience interpreting and applying requirements (such as coverage, frequency, gain, and polarization)
Experience applying electromagnetic theory to develop new antenna and radome types and technologies
Experience with MATLAB, Mathematica, Mathcad, or similar mathematical modeling software
International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer Certification
Familiarity with the Electromagnetic concepts (such as RF isolation, shielding, grounding, and filtering)
Experience with MIL-STD-461/464 and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC
General knowledge of the U.S. Spectrum and aircraft avionics
Familiarity with lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.

Responsibilities

Consider environmental effects such as electromagnetic pulse, lightning, space, and system to system radio frequency interaction to achieve a total system solution
Coordinate activities in RF Analysis with teammates, customers, and program personnel through the development and sustainment of various Boeing systems
Develop and mentor teammates through the development of a variety of RF Analysis efforts including RF COSITE, Antenna Coupling, and the production of Analysis Reports
Evaluate RF system design drawings and supplier qualification data to verify and correct system design for safe and successful operation
Support project management by tracking and reporting project status, by generating bids and requirements, and by providing work statement, budget, and schedule
Perform EMI/EMC, Nuclear Hardening, HIRF/Lightning, RF COSITE, and Antenna Coupling analyses and test
Review supplier and partner qualification data for Electromagnetic Compatibility
Develop and validate electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures
Apply conversion factors, correction factors, antenna factors, and other EMI/EMC techniques
Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analyses to predict component, interconnects, and system performance and to optimize design
Write appropriate sections of proposals to support development of new business
Work on a cross-functional support team and communicate clearly in various review boards both internally & externally