Electromagnetic Effects Senior Research Engineer/Physicist (Lead, Senior)

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

87d • $155,550 - $210,450 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) is looking for a high performing, collaborative Electromagnetic Effects Senior Research Engineer/Physicist to join our team in Tukwila, WA. This role will evaluate, analyze, and measure EM properties of advanced materials and configurations. Successful candidates will also develop new EM digital engineering processes to be deployed across the Boeing Enterprise and into the supplier network. We are BTI, Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists, and bold innovators. Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Engineering leadership experience with EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), or E3 (Electromagnetic Environmental Effects).
• Experience with directing engineering teams for the definition and execution of work.
• Willing to Travel Domestically and internationally as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree in physics, electrical engineering, or aerospace.
• Experience with computational electromagnetic software (CST, COMSOL, FEKO, EMA3D, etc. or self-developed FEM or FDTD solvers).
• Program experience with the phenomena, analysis, and testing of lightning direct effects, lighting indirect effects, electrostatics, precipitation statics, and/or HIRF.
• Experience with software languages (i.e., Python, MATLAB, C++).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations, as negotiated and assigned, independently or with a small team of engineers.
• Maintain and advance computational electromagnetic and multi-physics tools, to include time- and frequency-domain methods in both low frequency and high frequency models.
• Apply electromagnetic theory to develop advanced electrical analysis and measurement techniques and test processes for determining lightning direct effects and static charge performance on carbon fiber composites and mixed-material structural interfaces.
• Interface with materials engineers for the definition and qualification of new materials that meet lightning direct effects and static charge performance requirements, while meeting structural and manufacturing engineering requirements.
• Apply knowledge of antenna design, RF spectrum, transmitter and receiver architectures, and RF distribution system components to coupling analyses, interference mitigation, propagation studies, and the definition of interference thresholds.
• Develop and validate electromagnetic requirements for electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines in developing architectures to integrate components into higher level systems and platforms.
• Support project management by coordinating the development of work statements, schedule, budget, and fabrication plans for test articles and fixtures for appropriate reviews in a research-focused and milestone-defined environment.
• Develop proposals to support development of new business.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree