Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design and Analysis; Associate or Mid-Level

Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design and Analysis (Associate or Mid-Level)

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design and Analysis (Level 2 or
3) to join our exclusive team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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This position supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in advancing Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The site houses telescope research facilities ranging from 0.5 m up to 3.5 m with advanced optical systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the development, optimization, and maintenance of embedded electro‑mechanical pointing and tracking control systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Use and troubleshoot electronic circuitry with basic test devices (e.g., volt meter, DMM, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, clock generators, function generators).
• Gather requirements, develop designs, create schematics & layouts, implement, test, deploy, and maintain a board/system in cooperation with the customer.
• Create documentation and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, hardware design, digital design, and system design.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities through their full lifecycle.
• Calculate power estimates of modules to support thermal analysis and pedestal design.
• Provide electrical constraint information for printed circuit board (PCB) layout and support.
• Support prototype builds, ensuring adherence to released documentation or any markups.
• Troubleshoot root causes of existing system failures using basic test devices during environmental and electromagnetic capability (EMC) validation.
• Manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) for cost estimates and perform BOM walk‑cost reviews for engineering changes with managers.

Basic Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non‑US equivalent directly related to the work statement.
• 2+ years of experience with printed circuit board (PCB) design.
• 2+ years of experience with multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• 2+ years of experience with Xilinx design using VHDL.
• Willingness to work variable shifts, including day, evening, night, and weekend.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.
• Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience using schematic designs and PCB layouts, and fabrication packages using integrated CAD tools (e.g., OrCAD, PADS).
• Proficiency in Mentor Graphics “PADS DxDesigner” for schematics and “PADS Layout”.
• Strong knowledge of electronics and circuit design.
• Experience in creating and maintaining documentation, including specifications, test plans, BOMs, ECOs, and manuals.
• Ability to troubleshoot and verify electronic circuits using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, function generators, and multimeters.
• Desired knowledge of firmware design, preferably using VHDL and Mentor Graphics “Model Sim” for code simulation.

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug‑Free Workplace: Boeing is a drug‑free workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing as outlined in our policies.

Shift: Variable shift.

Pay and Benefits:

• Associate (Level
  2) Summary pay range: $91,800 – $124,200.
• Mid‑Level (Level
  3) Summary pay range: $112,200 – $151,800.
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Boeing provides a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, variable compensation, and a range of benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid and unpaid time off. Specific programs vary by location, hire date, and applicable agreements.

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” includes a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Security Clearance: Requires an active U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required). A clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor employment visas.

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, disability, or other protected characteristics.