Associate Communication Engineer

Job Description
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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Associate Communication Engineers to join the P-8 Mission Systems team in Kent, Washington. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining hardware across the full development lifecycle for government and international programs. The position will be 100% onsite in Kent, WA.
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft developed for the U.S. Navy, based on the Boeing 737 Next Generation airliner. It supports anti-submarine, anti-surface warfare, and ISR missions, equipped with torpedoes, missiles, and sonobuoy deployment capabilities. As an Associate Communication Engineer, you will translate customer requirements into technical solutions and optimize Mission Computing Hardware for system integration.
Position Responsibilities:• Learns, develops, and validates requirements for various communication, navigation, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components.• Learns, develops and validates electromagnetic requirements for electrical/electronic systems, including navigation and communication; mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.• Learns and develops architectures to integrate complex systems and components into higher level systems and platforms.• Assists in trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements. Assists in conducting critical tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements.• Participates in the appropriate aspects of supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.• Supports senior engineers to provide support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues.• Supports project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.
The position will be 100% onsite in Kent, WA.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 2 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):• Experience with design, integration, and test of electrical systems.• Experience with RF measurements including intermodulation distortion, phase noise, and spurious measurement test techniques.• Experience with 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.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation.
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:
This position is for 1st shift. Occasional alternative shifts as needed.
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $98,600-$133,400
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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.