Experienced Low Observables (LO) Design & Integration Engineer

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

1d • $112,200 - $151,800

About The Position

Boeing is seeking an experienced Low Observables (LO) Design & Integration Engineer to support development of its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platforms. The role performs design and analysis for stealth and low-signature systems, including LO materials and structures, electromagnetic analysis, integration and test support, data processing, and technical reporting. It requires practical experience with LO materials and technologies, knowledge of electromagnetics, and hands-on experience using computational electromagnetic (CEM) solvers to design and optimize LO solutions.

The engineer develops and validates LO integration concepts for aerospace structures and subsystems, considers manufacturability and testability, analyzes test data against simulation, and iterates designs. The role also produces technical documentation, communicates recommendations across multidisciplinary teams, and supports manufacturing and test engineering in preserving LO design intent through fabrication and verification.

The position requires an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. U.S. citizenship is required for program access, and the role must meet U.S. export-control requirements. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety sensitive. Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• Five or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
• Two years of experience with LO integration and design, manufacturing considerations, and test support for aerospace or defense systems.
• Active Top Secret security clearance; a U.S. clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required for program access.
• Meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of electromagnetic principles relevant to radar cross section (RCS), scattering, absorption, reflection, aperture coupling, and electromagnetic material properties.
• Proficiency with CEM solvers and tools for LO system design and optimization, such as ANSYS HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, SIE/PO, or in-house CEM codes.
• Data processing and analysis skills with scripting and numerical tools such as Python, MATLAB, NumPy, or SciPy.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including the ability to produce clear technical reports, test plans, and presentations.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical trade-offs effectively.
• Experience with LO material characterization, such as permittivity or permeability extraction, reflectivity or absorptivity measurements, and THz/IR material characterization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and quality controls for LO coatings and structural treatments.
• Experience with system-level signature analysis, multi-physics simulation, and measurement-to-model correlation workflows.
• Familiarity with configuration management, data versioning, and engineering tools such as CAD and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and analysis of LO materials, coatings, treatments, and structural treatments to minimize radar, infrared, and other signatures.
• Develop and validate LO integration concepts for aircraft or vehicle structures and subsystems, considering manufacturability and testability.
• Use CEM solvers to model, simulate, and optimize LO components and systems, including surface treatments, radar-absorbing materials (RAM), apertures, seams, and RAM-structure interactions.
• Perform sensitivity studies and trade-offs across materials, geometry, and integration approaches to meet system-level LO requirements.
• Process and analyze measured laboratory and flight or field test data, compare results with simulations, and iterate designs.
• Produce technical documentation, including analysis reports, integration guidance, test plans, and summaries for engineering and program management audiences.
• Communicate technical results and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams and support design reviews.
• Support manufacturing and test engineering to preserve LO design intent through fabrication and verification.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching on employee contributions up to 10% of eligible pay, with immediate 100% vesting.
• Eligible enrolled U.S. employees may have qualified student loan payments counted for purposes of determining the Boeing 401(k) company match.
• Potential signing bonus for eligible and qualified external candidates.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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