Engineer vacancy in Washington USA

Semiconductor Circuit Reliability Engineer (Mid-Level, Consultant, Senior)
Job Description
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Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Semiconductor Circuit Reliability Engineer (Mid-Level Consultant Senior). This position will be based out of Tukwila Washington.
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Within BR&T’s Mission Systems and Cyber Technologies (MSCT) organization Boeing’s Solid State Electronics Development organization (SSED) performs microelectronics technology development and design for aerospace systems.  We develop digital analog and RF Systems on Chip (SoCs) for radar navigation electronic warfare communications processing and other electronic systems. These systems are used on Boeing airborne terrestrial and satellite platforms. Designs are implemented with state of the art semiconductor process technologies including CMOS GaAs GaN and SiGe. SSED uses external wafer fabrication but performs design (architecture RTL synthesis circuits physical design verification and packaging) and test in house.  Our large staff of microelectronics engineers advance microelectronics R&D in support of numerous projects funded both by internal Boeing customers and external Government Science and Technology (S&T) customers.

SSED executes a variety of exciting technically challenging projects offering endless opportunities to develop depth and breadth of technical skills.  We offer long-term potential for career growth into both technical leadership and/or management positions and seek curiosity creativity innovation attention to detail clear communication and the ability to understand and meet customer needs. 

We are seeking a semiconductor circuit reliability engineer to develop Design for Reliability (DfR) guidelines for extreme environments (e.g. high radiation high temperature or cryogenic) and to lead stress testing to ensure chip-level and system reliability in the application environment.  A successful candidate will be able to identify the most important reliability mechanisms (including transistors metallization and packaging) and understand how these mechanisms impact circuits and systems. 

Position Responsibilities:
Analyzes customer and system requirements to develop basic architectural approaches and detailed specifications for various electronic products.
Develops high-level and detailed designs consistent with requirements and specifications.
Validates designs through various methods of review testing and analysis.
Identifies tracks and statuses technical performance measures to measure progress and ensure compliance with requirements.
Supports Supplier Management with make/buy recommendations and other technical services of limited scope.
Provides engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product.
Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
Works under general direction.
Demonstrated track record as a self-motived independent high-performance team member

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor Master or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry
Experience with circuit-level or system-level reliability analysis or qualification

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
10+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent verbal and written communication ability
Experience with Design for Reliability (DfR) strategies
Experience with reliability accelerated testing
Experience with microelectronics in extreme environments (e.g. high radiation high temperature cryogenic temperature)
Understanding of semiconductor device physics
Understanding of commercial semiconductor fabrication process technologies including standard CMOS SOI SiGe and GaN.
Experience supporting military programs including engagement with customers
Active security clearance

Typical Education/Experience:
(Level 3) Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

(Level 4) Bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 7 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

(Level 5) Bachelor's degree typically 14 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 12 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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 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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.  

Following Min - Max pay ranges see below.
Summary pay range for Mid-Level: $104000 - $141000
Summary pay range for Consultant: $126000 - $171000
Summary pay range for Senior: $155000 - $257000
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.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.