Job 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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Phantom Works is seeking a Comms & Sensor Systems Engineer/Scientist (Level 2 or 3) to join the Phantom Works Special Technology Integration team in Mesa, AZ.

The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of electromagnetic systems, components, and applied physics; have significant knowledge and experience with implementing real-time embedded hardware, firmware, and software; have strong analytical skills and knowledge & proficiency with physical modeling and simulation tools; and knowledge of advanced math & system modeling principles as applied to aerospace and electrophysical analysis.

Position Responsibilities:

• Interpret highly dynamic or uncertain requirements to develop flexible embedded hardware & software systems within aggressive program schedules & budgets
• Remain application & product focused while simultaneously executing multiple technical aspects of vertically integrated designs
• Balance systems/software engineering best practices with cost, schedule, and system performance requirements
• Apply systems-level thinking and agile design practices to advance embedded system architectures
• Perform control system logic/algorithm, hardware, and software development tasks
• Provide end-to-end systems integration, test, and field support
• Work under experienced electrophysics engineer/scientists, software, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Take ownership of tasking from start to finish and demonstrate consistent initiative with ambiguous or unclear assignments
• Maintain project planning of assigned sub-tasks; decomposing milestones, reporting progress, estimating completion, and communicating help needed

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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be

required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Travel Requirement:  Up to 25% of time is possible.

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

• Active Secret Clearance

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• Level 2: 2+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR work-related experience with a Masters

• Level 3: 5+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelor degree OR 3+ years of work-related experience with a Masters degree OR 3+ work-related experience and a PhD

• 2+ years of experience with low-level software programming in C/C++, and/or Rust, etc. and version control workflows (Git, GitLab, SVN, etc.)

• 2+ years of experience in high-level software development for applied physics, modeling, and/or simulation using MATLAB, Python, Julia, and/or Jupyter, etc.

• 3+ of experience in real-time embedded systems and low-level driver development with microcontrollers, single board computers, and/or FPGAs

Typical Education/Experience: 

Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position doe not offer relocation. Candidate must relocate at own expense.

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: 1st

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:

Level 2: $79,910 - $108,100

Level 3: $ 97,750 - $132,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 27, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. 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.

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.