Electrical Engineer

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead Requirements, Verification, and Integration efforts for next-generation AEW&C applications. This position is based in Tukwila, Washington, and reports to the Flight Deck Systems Senior Manager. This role will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA. As part of Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security organization, you will play a critical role in the integration, test, and operation of the E-7 Wedgetail, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft. You will work across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that the aircraft’s complex systems—including, avionics, flight controls, communications, and mission systems—are successfully integrated, tested, and delivered to the warfighter. This position provides a unique opportunity to combine systems engineering discipline, airplane systems knowledge, and hands-on integration/test operations, directly supporting Boeing’s mission to enable global reach for the U.S. and allied forces. This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA. This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
Minimum of 9 years of experience in systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, or test.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions
Post Graduate Degree in Engineering
Experience with military aircraft development, integration, or sustainment.
Understanding of systems safety, reliability, and airworthiness certification processes.
Familiarity with lab integration environments (HIL/SIL) and simulation-based test.
Current or previous DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS or equivalent).
Working knowledge of model-based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g., SysML, Cameo).
Experience with establishing metrics and dashboards for obsolescence exposure, mitigation status, and program health to inform stakeholders and support executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead airplane-level and system-level integration of hardware and software for E-7 Avionics Systems.
Independently develop Supplier Statements of Work, requirements for qualification testing, perform Technical Evaluations as well as Similarity Analyses.
Coordinate requirements definition, traceability, validation, and verification for the E-7 Program across systems engineering, IPTs, design, test, and customer teams to ensure first-time quality.
Apply knowledge of airplane systems (avionics, refueling systems, electrical power, hydraulics, environmental controls, and flight controls) to support design, integration, and troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS), operational documentation, and system use cases.
Plan and execute ground and flight test campaigns, including creation of test procedures, readiness reviews, and post-test analysis.
Serve on test and operations consoles during lab, ground, and flight test events.
Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for system integration issues.
Collaborate with avionics, communications, flight controls, and mission systems engineering teams to ensure seamless cross-system integration.
Provide input to design reviews, safety reviews, and certification activities.
Drive continuous improvement in integration processes, maintainability, and operability of E-7 systems.
Demonstrate leadership in cross-functional teams, guiding technical discussions, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring accountability across disciplines.
Communicate effectively with engineering teams, program management, customers, and leadership through clear technical writing, presentations, and real-time decision-making.