Associate Communication Engineer

Associate Communication Engineer Overview Position in the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, joining the P-8 Mission Systems team in Kent, Washington. Design, develop, test, and maintain hardware across the full development lifecycle for government and international programs. The position is 100% onsite. Responsibilities Learn, develop, and validate requirements for communication, navigation, sensor, electronic warfare, and other electromagnetic systems and components. Learn, develop and validate electromagnetic requirements for electrical/electronic, mechanical systems, interconnects, and structures. Learn and develop architectures to integrate complex systems and components into higher-level systems and platforms. Assist in trade studies, modeling, simulation and other analysis to predict component, interconnect, and system performance and optimize design around established requirements. Assist in conducting critical tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements. Participate in supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements. Support senior engineers to provide guidance and support to resolve complex issues throughout product lifecycle. Support project management by coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule, and conducting appropriate reviews. Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. 2 or more years of related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience. Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications Experience with design, integration, and test of electrical systems. Experience with RF measurements and electronics laboratory instrumentation. Experience with product configuration management. Experience with high‑frequency RF, digital, power and analog test systems. Experience managing/leading engineering projects. Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi‑discipline teams. Additional Information Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Shift: 1st shift (occasionally alternative shifts as needed). Export control: Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. Safety Sensitive: Not a safety sensitive position. Security Clearance: Requires U.S. Security Clearance (interim Secret at pre‑start, final at post‑start). Visa Sponsorship: Not available. Pay & Benefits Pay Range: $98,600 – $133,400. Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. 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. EEO is the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boeing