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Electrical Materials & Process Engineer (Mid-Level & Senior)

Huntington Beach, California Job ID JR2025479923 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 05, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 & Security (BDS) is seeking a self-motivated Electrical Materials & Process Engineer to work in Huntington Beach, CA.

This position requires a candidate to support avionics IPT design and manufacturing teams with a minimum of 5-years experience in PWB/PWA/CCA, and LRU box level experience IAW AS8030 Requirements for an Electronic Materials and Processes Management Plan used in Proprietary, Human-Space Flight, Missile, Navy Shipboard Navigation & Sensors, and Military & Commercial Aircraft applications. The Candidate is expected to have knowledge and experience in Printed Wiring Board (PWB), Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWA) / Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) IAW IPC design, fabrication, and acceptance requirements i.e., IPC-2221 PWB design, IPC-IPC-6012 rigid PWB acceptance, IPC-A-610 CCA acceptance requirements, and IPC J-STD-001 soldering class 3 including Space Addendum. Knowledge in packaging design and acceptance related to microcircuits hybrids/MCM is a plus.

The position also requires leadership skills to lead teams and work with other subject matter experts (SMEs) in engineering, quality, and supplier management developing and improving electrical business processes and practices and qualifying suppliers and performing root cause and corrective actions (RCCA) on electrical material and process issues. The candidate will be required to disposition electrical materials, PWBs, PWA/CCAs, electrical COTs assemblies, and cable assemblies through material review boards (MRB) and solving obsolete materials and unqualified suppliers.

The Candidate will collaborate with electrical Components and Materials Laboratory to support the evaluations noted above. Laboratory experience in electronic failure analysis is a plus. Other knowledge and skill areas that are expected by the candidate are conductive metal finishes, conductive adhesives & composites, lead-free mitigation, counterfeit mitigation, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) handing requirements.

Position Responsibilities:  

The Electrical M&P Engineer responsibilities listed below spans the entire avionic product cycle from development through production.

  • Lead Teams and delegate to team members
  • Use project management tools to meet the cost, technical and schedule requirements
  • Mentor and coach early career electrical M&P Engineers
  • Develop program CDRL DID deliverables (M&P Plans, Lead-Free Mitigation Plans, Corrosion Control Plans, M&P Lists, Qualification reports, etc.)
  • Review and approve Supplier SDRL DID deliverables, (M&P Plans, Corrosion Control Plans, M&P Lists, Qualification reports, etc.)
  • Support electrical designers in the selection of electrical materials (conformal coatings, solder, cleaning solutions, solder mask, adhesives, etc.) and processes
  • Develop and revise Material & Process Specifications, Manufacturing Work Instructions, & Product Standards
  • Develop and qualify new materials, processes, tools, & training plans
  • Support in-house and supplier PWB & CCA manufacturers, CCA Box integrators
  • Qualify or perform engineering survey/evaluation of PWB fabricator suppliers and CCA suppliers, manufacturing readiness, manufacturing audits, ESD, contamination, cleanliness, SPC controls, etc.
  • Resolve electrical M&P issues (PWB/CCA manufacturing, etc.) by conducting failure analysis and RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action)
  • Coordinate with Boeing and external laboratories for electrical material evaluations
  • Support Boeing Initiatives (Design Practices, etc.)
  • Custodianship of electrical product standards
  • Represent Boeing/voting member in Industry IPC-610, J-STD-001, IPC-6012 and other IPC Committees/Subcommittees
  • Travel required to support these responsibilities 25% of the time

The selected candidate will be required to work 100% onsite in Huntington Beach CA

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):  

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering (including manufacturing engineering technology)
  • knowledge of material properties to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials and processes that meet the environmental and regulatory requirements for

Preferred Certificates (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • IPC-600, IPC-6012, & J-STD-001 Class 3 including Space Addendum Certifications
  • Experience with chemical, environmental, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • improve manufacturing processes, business practices, qualification & Inspection process, etc.

Typical Education/Experience:

(Level 3)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics or (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+2 years' related work experience, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

(Level 4)

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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). 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:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:

Pay Range for level 3: $114,750-$155,250

Pay Range for level 4: $138,550-$187,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 19, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Top 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.

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