Boeing

Electrophysics Engineer (Radar Systems Analysis) - Associate or Mid-Level

Boeing • $98K — $162K *
Kent, WA 98042In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent
  • Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance
  • 2+ years of experience in radar systems or electromagnetic analysis
  • 1+ years of experience with Python, C++, C, or Matlab for algorithm development
  • Proven ability to develop test cases and collaborate across engineering teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement radar algorithms, translating designs into production-ready code
  • Conduct trade studies to assess algorithm and system performance
  • Engage in customer meetings to gather requirements and provide technical support
  • Participate in agile software development, including writing user stories and reviewing code
  • Define and execute test plans, performing root-cause analysis of anomalies

Benefits

  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
Full Job Description
Electrophysics Engineer (Radar Systems Analysis) - Associate or Mid-Level

Company:
The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level Electrophysics Engineer (Radar Systems Analysis) (Level 2 or 3) to join the Kent Space SEIT team located in Kent, WA (Seattle, WA). This position will focus on developing radar analysis and algorithms in a mission-critical environment that directly empowers our defensive capabilities. You will develop and validate requirements for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems, perform trade studies, design and run tests to verify performance, support engineering compliance, and provide lifecycle root-cause analysis.

This role emphasizes algorithm design and software implementation in a cloud environment : develop and evaluate radar algorithms (signal and image processing, detection, tracking, imaging) for ground processing and translate them into production-ready code. Proficiency in Python or C++ for algorithm development, prototyping, and data analysis is required; experience with signal and image processing tool sets, real-time software constraints, and test-program design is highly valued. Strong analytical, communication, and customer-focused skills with a commitment to quality and safety are essential.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and test radar algorithms and translate analytic designs into production-ready code using Python (and other languages as needed)
  • Perform trade studies to evaluate algorithm and system performance; iterate designs based on results and test data
  • Participate in customer meetings, capture requirements and feedback, and provide technical support for operational tools and deployments.
  • Participate in agile software development practices: write user stories, participate in sprints, review code, and deliver incremental capability updates.
  • Define and execute test plans, perform root-cause analysis of anomalies.


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • Requires an Active US Top Secret Clearance
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in radar systems, electromagnetic analysis, or related fields, including algorithm development and system-level testing.
  • 1+ years' experience with Python, C++, C, or Matlab for algorithm development, prototyping, and data analysis; experience with signal processing toolsets and simulation environments
  • Demonstrated ability to, DEVELOP test CASES, and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Active SCI
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or related field with focus on radar or electromagnetics.
  • Experience with Cloud native systems, JIRA and GITLAB
  • Prior work on radar signal processing algorithms (detection, tracking, SAR/ISAR, waveform design) or electronic warfare techniques
  • Familiarity with, NumPy/SciPy, and signal-processing libraries and toolchains
  • Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies


Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates

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

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $98,600 - $133,400

Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. a7120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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