Boeing Electromagnetic Effects Research Engineer (Mid-Level, Senior)

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Job Details

Posted date: Jan 26, 2026

Category: Engineering - Electronic and Electrical|Engineering|Security Clearance

Location: Tukwila, WA

Estimated salary: $158,825
Range: $119,850 - $197,800


Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 Technology Innovation (BTI) is looking for a high performing, collaborative Electromagnetic Effects 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.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including : Mid-Level and Senior Level Electromagnetic Effects Research Engineer/Physicist.

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!

Position 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

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

5+ 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++)

Travel

25%

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 & 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.

Summary Pay Range Mid-Level: $119,850 - $162,150

Summary Pay Range Mid-Level: $146,200 - $197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 09, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This 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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal 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.



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