Boeing
Defense, Space & Security
SeniorLowObservablesDesign&IntegrationEngineer-PoleModel
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“Senior Low Observables Design & Integration Engineer - Pole Model at Boeing. Skills: Low Observables (LO) Design & Integration, Computational Electromagnetic (CEM) modelling, Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis, LO materials, LO integration, LO manufacturing, LO test support. Lead detailed LO design and integration for the RCS pole model. material selection”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize radar cross section (RCS) and scattering behavior across required frequency bands and aspect angles in support of pre-test predictions and diagnostics; correlating measurements to models for validation and design iteration
Industry & Context.
identify and mitigate manufacturability risks; correlating measurements to models for validation and design iteration
Hands-on support in fabrication or test setups may be required, Will require travel to other company locations, supplier facilities, fabrication shops, and test ranges (including anechoic chambers and outdoor ranges), Active U. S. Top Secret Security Clearance, Ability to obtain Special Program Access (U. S. Only Citizenship required), U. S. Citizenship required for program access, U. S. Person as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120. 62 is required for export control compliance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Professional experience working with low observable materials and technologies, including hands-on exposure to LO integration, design, manufacturing, and test, Demonstrated experience using computational electromagnetic solvers (e. g. , FEKO, HFSS, CST, WIPL-D, CARLOS, SENTRI, XPATCH or equivalent) for design and optimization of LO systems and RCS predictions, understanding of electromagnetic principles relevant to scattering, phenomena, and Radar Cross Section, Proven track record supporting fabrication and testing of LO components/assemblies and correlating measurements to models, Proficiency in data processing and analysis of RCS test data, including calibration, clutter and background rejection, and data visualization techniques, Excellent technical writing skills with experience producing engineering reports, test plans, and test reports, Active U. S. Top Secret Security Clearance, Ability to obtain Special Program Access (U. S. Only Citizenship required)
Nice to Have
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant discipline, Past experience with RCS pole models and range testing, Experience with material characterization techniques, Knowledge of LO materials and application processes, as well as nondestructive inspection methods for LO components, Familiarity with CAD tools and integration with CEM workflows, Effective verbal communication and collaboration ability to lead technical discussions and interface with suppliers, customers, leadership and test facility personnel.
What You'll Do.
Lead detailed LO design and integration for the RCS pole model
incorporation of advanced technologies
supplier hardware integration
Use computational electromagnetic solvers to model
and optimize radar cross section (RCS) and scattering behavior
Work with Manufacturing to ensure proper alignment between design
analysis and fabrication of LO components
Define and support fabrication processes
and build plans for LO skins
identify and mitigate manufacturability risks
provide LO liaison support to the shop
Develop and execute test plans for RCS characterization
Prepare and execute data processing workflows to reduce
and analyze measured RCS and related test combine simulation and measurement data for validation and design iteration
Produce clear technical documentation: design descriptions
and presentation materials for program reviews
Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement of LO design
and data processing practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Manufacturing to ensure proper alignment between design, analysis and fabrication of LO components; provide LO liaison support to the shop; interface with suppliers, customers, leadership and test facility personnel
Communication Scope
Effective verbal communication; collaboration ability to lead technical discussions
Full Job Description
Senior Low Observables Design & Integration Engineer - Pole Model **Company:** The Boeing Company The **Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) - Phantom Works** organization is seeking a **Senior****Low Observables (LO) Design & Integration Engineer **to lead design and analysis activities supporting the fabrication and test of an RCS pole model. The successful candidate will apply deep expertise in LO materials, integration, manufacturing, computational electromagnetic (CEM) modelling, and test support to design, build and test a representative pole model for an advanced next generation program in the St. Louis region. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead detailed LO design and integration for the RCS pole model, including material selection, incorporation of advanced technologies, supplier hardware integration. * Use computational electromagnetic solvers to model, analyze, and optimize radar cross section (RCS) and scattering behavior across required frequency bands and aspect angles in support of pre-test predictions and diagnostics. * Work with Manufacturing to ensure proper alignment between design, analysis and fabrication of LO components. * Define and support fabrication processes, QA checks, and build plans for LO skins, coatings, RAM treatments, and attachments; identify and mitigate manufacturability risks, provide LO liaison support to the shop. * Develop and execute test plans for RCS characterization (anechoic chamber and outdoor ranges), including instrumentation, calibration, and measurement repeatability considerations. * Prepare and execute data processing workflows to reduce, calibrate, and analyze measured RCS and related EM test data; combine simulation and measurement data for validation and design iteration. * Produce clear technical documentation: design descriptions, analysis reports, test plans, test reports, procedures, and presentation materials for program reviews. * Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement of LO design, te
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