Radiation Effects Laboratory Electronics Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Radiation Effects Laboratory Electronics Test Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing is seeking a Radiation Effects Laboratory Electronics Test Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team in Seattle, WA.

This position is part of Boeing Research and Technology's Applied Physics Organization.  The Boeing Radiation Effects Lab (BREL) is the largest private radiation test laboratory in aerospace, leading the industry in radiation simulation, testing, and qualification of materials and electronics.  By having comprehensive access to some of the world’s best irradiators, accelerators, and other test capabilities in a single location, BREL can conduct cutting-edge simulations of both natural and manmade radiation environments at a competitive cost.  The advertised position is for an Engineer to work in BREL's Automated Test Equipment (ATE) lab.  The ATE group within BREL is focused on testing and characterizing a wide range of electronic components before and after exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrical tests to support the radiation certification of electronic devices

• Program and operate various pieces of automated testing equipment

• Create, read and follow test plans

• Design and populate printed circuit boards, including small component micro-soldering

• Develop, program and operate data acquisition systems and measurement devices

• Receive and catalogue parts

• Troubleshoot equipment to identify and categorize failures

• Perform regular maintenance and calibrations on equipment

• Create test reports

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

• Experience with a variety of components such as diodes, transistors, op amps, oscillators, MUX, timing devices, ADCs and DACs, PWM Controllers, voltage converters/regulators

• Experience working in a laboratory setting

• Experience with computing productivity and analysis tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, LabView, Matlab, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 4+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology

• Experience working with sources of nuclear ionizing radiation, and devices exposed to nuclear radiation

• Experience as an electronic component engineer

• Ability to work in a team environment and independently to accomplish the goals of the group

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively and write clearly and concisely

• Ability to perform multiple diverse tasks with minimal direct supervision

• Experience implementing various digital communication protocols and such as SPI, I2C, RS-232

• Ability to operate analog and digital automated test equipment

• Comfortable with large datasets and statistical analysis

• Familiarity with Linux-based systems, simple computer programming, operation of analog and digital equipment

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.

Union:

This is a union represented position.

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 several 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 for associate (level 2): $81,600 - $110,400

Summary pay range for mid-level (level 3): $102,000 - $138,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive 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 and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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