Comms & Sensor Systems Engineer/Scientist

Boeing • Mesa, AZ

7d • $91,800 - $151,800

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Phantom Works is seeking a Comms & Sensor Systems Engineer/Scientist to join the Phantom Works Special Technology Integration team in Mesa, Arizona. The role calls for working knowledge of electromagnetic systems, components, and applied physics; experience implementing real-time embedded hardware, firmware, and software; strong analytical skills and proficiency with physical modeling and simulation tools; and knowledge of advanced mathematics and system modeling principles for aerospace and electrophysical analysis.

The successful candidate will work under experienced electrophysics engineer/scientists and software and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position involves developing and integrating embedded systems, applying systems-level thinking and agile design practices, and supporting systems from development through testing and field use. Candidates must satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. The position requires meeting U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim U.S. Secret Clearance is required pre-start and a final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. This is not a Safety Sensitive Position, and the position is not contingent upon program award.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (focused in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• Level 2: 2+ years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education.
• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic systems, components, and applied physics.
• Significant knowledge and experience implementing real-time embedded hardware, firmware, and software.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with physical modeling and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics and system modeling principles as applied to aerospace and electrophysical analysis.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim U.S. Secret Clearance pre-start and final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start are required.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience with low-level software programming in C/C++, Rust, or similar languages and version control workflows such as Git, GitLab, or SVN.
• 2+ years of experience in high-level software development for applied physics, modeling, or simulation using MATLAB, Python, Julia, Jupyter, or similar tools.
• 3+ years of experience in real-time embedded systems and low-level driver development with microcontrollers, single board computers, or FPGAs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret highly dynamic or uncertain requirements to develop flexible embedded hardware and software systems within aggressive program schedules and budgets.
• Remain application- and product-focused while executing multiple technical aspects of vertically integrated designs.
• Balance systems and software engineering best practices with cost, schedule, and system performance requirements.
• Apply systems-level thinking and agile design practices to advance embedded system architectures.
• Perform control system logic and algorithm, hardware, and software development tasks.
• Provide end-to-end systems integration, test, and field support.
• Work under experienced electrophysics engineer/scientists and software and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Take ownership of tasking from start to finish and demonstrate initiative with ambiguous or unclear assignments.
• Plan assigned sub-tasks by decomposing milestones, reporting progress, estimating completion, and communicating when help is needed.

Benefits

• Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match through the Boeing 401(k) for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level