Radar Cross Section Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We''re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that''s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Boeing Northwest Electromagnetics Lab Team is looking for an enthusiastic Radar Cross Section Engineer (Experienced or Lead) based out of Seattle, WA or Tukwila, WA.At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you''ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.This position provides an opportunity work with an experienced, interdisciplinary and multi-organizational team to create innovative solutions to meet unique and challenging requirements in a laboratory environment. The team takes requirements from programs and applies them to the a full-scale laboratory test. This RCS Engineer will be responsible for leading a team for setup, testing, verification, and validation of cutting-edge low observable technologies. They will also have an experienced background in general physics, electromagnetics, and/or electrical engineering with an experienced understanding of laboratory skills and knowledge of radar cross section, RCS measurement and RF equipment, strong technical judgment, and the ability to rapidly make and contribute to decisions that balance the overall test program.This role will require strong collaboration skills to work with an interdisciplinary and multi-organizational team to complete a test program that meets customer requirements. Must have organizational skills and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. This position will also require the ability to be innovative and develop new cutting-edge test techniques and technologies to meet requirements of emerging customer technologies.Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced or Lead level Radar Cross Section Engineer.Position responsibilitiesWork with a team to lead setup, testing, verification, and validation of cutting-edge low observable technologiesSupport the maintenance of existing radars and support systemsSupport the design, build, fabrication, and test of future radars and supplemental support systemsResearch and develop future radar capabilities and applications for emerging cutting-edge, low observable technologiesResearch, develop, and maintain post-processing techniques based upon ISAR imagingSupport multi-organization management of a variety of programs while working in an agile environmentThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed locationThis 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.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistryExperience or education with electromagnetic theory and advanced mathematics necessary to perform or conduct electromagnetic analysis, design, modeling, and testingExperience with one or more of the following programming languages (C, C++, Fortran, Python, Matlab, etc.)3+ years of experience with electromagnetic fields, circuit theory, and wave propagation3+ years of radar cross section experience, antenna, and/or radome measurement techniques3+ experience do you have with RF systems or coursework in RF theoryPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):5+ years'' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceActive US Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)5+ years of experience working the Radar Cross Section industryAbility to define electromagnetic fields using mathematical language to assess systems, sub-systems and component behaviorExperience with electromagnetic theory and advanced mathematics to develop and apply analytic tools to model and analyze electromagnetic aspects of systems and componentsExperience with test facility, test instrumentation, and calibration techniquesExperience with planning, directing, conducting and documenting RCS and antenna/radome testing as well as interpreting associated test results to validate and verify measurementsExperience with the development, production, certification, qualification, quality assurance and acceptance testing of materials, products and processes including governing regulations, standards, and compliance requirementsExperience with electromagnetic theory and requirements used to review, interpret, and integrate technical data (such as design details, test results, and analysis) from internal and external sources to verify product performance and validate that requirements are adequateExperience with computational electromagnetic tools (CST, FEKO, HFSS)Experience with inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) imaging techniques and other industry imaging toolsTypical Education & Experience: Experienced (Level 3)Bachelor''s degree and typically 5 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a Master''s degree with typically 3 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Lead (Level 4)Bachelor''s degree and typically 9 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a Master''s degree with typically 7 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification.Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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.Shift Work Statement: This position is for 1st shiftUnion:This is a union-represented positionEqual Opportunity Employer:Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2025-09-06