Electronic and Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing • Dover, DE

13d • $91,800 - $151,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Global Services (BGS) Engineering team is hiring an Electronic and Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer at the Associate or Mid-Level to support the C-17 Globemaster 3 program at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The role provides embedded USAF Field and Product Review Engineering support and represents Boeing C-17 Engineering as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the C-17 Globemaster 3 sustainment contract.

The engineer analyzes flight recorder data and aircraft electrical, avionics, communication, and navigation systems to diagnose anomalies, determine root causes, and resolve operational issues. The role applies Boeing C-17 design and engineering principles throughout the aircraft lifecycle; develops interim and permanent engineering dispositions to support airworthiness and safe, effective operations; and provides technical expertise to customer, design, maintenance, and recovery activities. The position also involves customer interaction, technical training, product and process improvements, and on-site cyber security functions.

The selected candidate must be able to work in a high-tempo, demanding on-call environment, accommodate flexible scheduling and possible rotating weekend coverage, and travel to C-17 depot or operating locations. Travel of up to 25% is required. The position is based at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, and offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Shift is Shift 1. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and a U.S. Person is required to meet export-control requirements. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering; or in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry; or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification within 90 days of starting.
• At least 1 year of experience working in an electrical engineering classification.
• At least 1 year of experience in electrical systems design and analysis.
• At least 1 year of experience working with Test Readiness Reviews, Design Reviews, and/or Technical Working Groups.
• At least 1 year of experience in systems engineering, integration, and testing.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work any shift, overtime, and a flexible schedule, including possible rotating weekend coverage.
• Ability to work in a high-tempo environment and in a demanding, around-the-clock on-call environment.
• Strong can-do attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Flexible approach to competing demands without compromising technical or program integrity.
• Ability to meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start, and U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Successful completion of Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of higher education and/or related work experience; higher education may include college, university, technical school, and licensing or certification programs.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or a similar certification meeting DoD Directive 8570.01 certification requirements.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance.
• Proficiency with flight data analysis software such as IGS, AGS, FlightDataPeople, or proprietary OEM tools for aircraft-system troubleshooting.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and correlate flight recorder data logs with wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Proven ability to translate raw data recorder telemetry into actionable maintenance and engineering troubleshooting steps.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with data analytics and various methods.
• Strong customer focus, both external and internal.

Responsibilities

• Use Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Quick Access Recorder (QAR) data to diagnose complex avionics and electrical-system anomalies.
• Analyze flight data logs to isolate root causes of system failures and intermittent electrical issues.
• Decode and interpret parametric flight data to troubleshoot onboard electrical, communication, and navigation systems.
• Apply Boeing C-17 design and engineering principles to assess and resolve operational issues throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
• Research technical, operational, and quality issues that the customer cannot resolve, applying engineering principles and experience.
• Develop and release interim and permanent engineering dispositions to support aircraft airworthiness, operational safety, and effectiveness.
• Use innovative approaches and applications to solve complex nonconforming conditions.
• Identify, document, and analyze reported problems, and communicate deviations that could affect design intent or safety.
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in design reviews as a design-phase subject matter expert.
• Coordinate on-site disabled aircraft repair and recovery teams, safety or accident investigation boards, and aircraft maintenance recovery teams.
• Develop customer correspondence supporting continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Develop and implement technical training curricula for internal and external customers.
• Develop and implement product and process improvements.
• Repair and troubleshoot aircraft electrical, electronic, and avionics systems using MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 429 data bus architecture.
• Perform on-location cyber security functions.
• Interact with Active Military personnel and C-17 Special Program Office engineering personnel at all levels.
• Analyze and manage data.
• Travel to C-17 depot or operating locations to assist with aircraft operation, maintenance, and recovery.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level