Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Senior Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer to support the AWE&C team in Oklahoma City, OK.
Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical lead avionics engineer with expertise in one or more flight deck avionics domains such as autoflight, communications, indication, recording, or navigation (in such systems like FMS, ELT, TACAN, ADIRS, WXR, RNSS, EGPWS, EDFCS, CDS, or FDR/CVR). Provide expert technical guidance and leadership on complex avionics projects within your area(s) of specialization.
- Lead and review the work of engineering teams, ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and alignment with project goals. Provide constructive feedback and technical advice to engineers at various experience levels.
- Mentor and develop early career engineers by fostering their technical growth and deepening their expertise in avionics communication, navigation, indication, and recording systems.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for the AEW&C platform, representing the organization in high-level technical discussions, design reviews, and certification decision-making.
- Provide expert troubleshooting and technical support for fielded avionics hardware and software throughout the product lifecycle, guiding engineering teams in resolving complex issues.
- Collaborate closely with program managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to define, review, and validate detailed flight deck avionics system and subsystem requirements, ensuring compliance with DO-178C, DO-254, ARINC 429/664, MIL-STD-1553, or RTCA/DO-160 standards, as applicable.
- Translate requirements into robust system, subsystem, hardware, and software designs and interface specifications, while reviewing and approving engineering deliverables to maintain high-quality avionics architectures and standards compliance.
- Oversee and coordinate aircraft testing activities, including the performance of avionics functional test and installation and checkout procedures, to verify that system and subsystem designs meet all operational, safety, and certification requirements.
- Manage supplier technical performance and integration efforts, reviewing supplier deliverables to ensure compliance with avionics specifications and industry standards.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies for potential integration into company avionics systems, supporting innovation and next-generation capabilities.
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, which mandates U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start is required.
- This role is 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.
This position will be 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.
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 of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
- 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience in avionics system design, integration, testing, and certification.
- This position requires up to 25% travel.
Preferred Qualifications/Desired Skills (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Extensive experience in flight deck avionics integration, testing, and certification, including hands-on work with flight deck avionics systems.
- In-depth knowledge of civilian and/or military aircraft certification processes and FAA regulations related to avionics systems.
- Experience with one or more relevant standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, ARINC 429/664, MIL-STD-1553, or RTCA/DO-160.
- Master’s degree or higher (e.g., PhD) in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent technical education specializing in avionics or aerospace systems.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Signing bonus up to $15,000 available 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:
This position is for first shift.
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. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $127,550 - 172,500
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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 awardShift:
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