Electrical Materials & Processes Engineer

The Specialty Materials Integration (SMI) group is seeking multiple Electrical Materials & Processes Engineers (Level 2) to join our team in Kent, Washington or Tukwila, Washington.

About Us:

SMI is a section of Materials & Manufacturing Technology, all within Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T).  BR&T?s scope of work spans initial concept to feasibility/development to production implementation and support.  Customers include all other divisions of Boeing, US DoD (Department of Defense), NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) and other organizations. 

SMI is a microcosm of BR&T but with higher focus on concept generation, feasibility and technology development and maturation.  We provide breadth and depth of knowledge and capabilities to help internal and external customers: with efforts spanning ?clean sheet? design to correcting existing problems; to win contracts; to succeed. 

Recent and on-going projects in SMI cover a wide range of interesting topics, including femtosecond and nanosecond laser processing of materials, an autonomous air-dropped amphibious vehicle, robotically-driven composite parts fabrication, UV-based sanitation systems for public transport, innovative missiles, specialty coatings and appliques, lightweight transparent armor, photolithography for B1B bomber parts, and smart heating blankets used to slash the cost of composites processing. 

SMI has earned a reputation within Boeing as a go-to organization for fast development of innovative materials and processes.  Our hands-on approach to development is enabled by our Advanced Materials, Advanced Development and Laser laboratories.  Engineers work side-by-side with experienced and capable technicians in these labs to create a broad range of new products and capabilities, like those noted above.  Directly resulting from this collaboration, over the last 5 years SMI teammates submitted 160 Invention Disclosures and were award 119 patents ? We welcome and foster new ideas – bring us yours!

As an Electrical Engineer in MP&P (materials and processes) you will work with experienced mentors and in our labs as needed to use and improve a wide range of your skills and knowledge covering: analyzing problems (troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair, modification, or redesign) to support the design, development and modification of company products; evaluating technical information and issues impacting design; supporting the design, development and modification of company products using knowledge of engineering disciplines (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.); evaluating producibility, application limitations, radiation effects, reliability, failure modes; using failure analysis and techniques; assessing instrumentation, assembly and repair methods, obsolescence, drawings and fabrication; screening and qualification; and much more.  With our variety of work, you won?t be bored! 

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of Boeing products

• Drafts engineering specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes

• Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs

• Assists with development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements

• Performs routine tests and audits to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

• Conducts routine analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes

• Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions

• Develops computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements

• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements.

• Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles

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

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

• 3+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• A bachelor?s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

• Active Top Secret Clearance (with a current investigation)

• Experience in electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, electro-optical systems

• Experience with engineering drawings and specifications

• Experience with programming/CAD tools for design, data acquisition, and data analysis (e.g. AutoCAD, MatLab, COMSOL, etc.)

Typical Education/Experience: 

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

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their 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 Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

Union:

This is a union represented position