Senior Mission Systems Engineer

BoeingTukwila, WA
$146,200 - $197,800Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) is seeking a Senior Mission Systems Engineer with a focus on avionics and electrical systems to join our P-8A Augmented Fleet Support Team in Tukwila, WA with a Domestic Temporary Assignment (DTA) in Jacksonville, FL. This position represents Boeing P-8 engineering as an integral part of a multi-disciplined team. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and technical subject matter experts. The successful candidate will have a strong background in aviation systems engineering with a focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service. This role requires frequent interactions with cross-functional teams, maintenance personnel, and US Navy customers, necessitating excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. This temporary assignment is located in Jacksonville, FL. This position offers transportation benefits and a DTA (Domestic Temporary Assignment Benefit) based on candidate eligibility.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
  • 10+ years of full time aerospace industry experience within Avionics and/or Electrical Systems.
  • Experience with P-8 (or similar systems) fleet support or aircraft system design.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in a cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of aircraft systems, flight operations, and airworthiness requirements.
  • Strong organization and communication skills.
  • Experience with maritime surveillance systems.
  • Experience working on P-8 Increment 3 Block 2 (I3B2) or similar modification programs.
  • Familiarity with technical aspects of the P-8 aircraft and its mission systems.
  • Experience with P-8 Mission Systems, Flight Testing System Support, Production Support, or Fleet Support.
  • Experience working Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) avionics systems.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical, electronic, and avionics systems.
  • Experience directly supporting customers at customer facilities with minimal oversight.
  • Experience with aircraft systems and/or mechanical systems troubleshooting.
  • Experience analyzing aircraft data from various on-board recording systems.
  • Familiarity with Airplane Flight Manuals, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Fault Isolation Manuals, Fault Reporting Manuals, Powerplant Buildup Manuals, Wiring Diagram Manuals, and/or System Schematic Manuals.
  • Active US Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert support for the troubleshooting and resolution of mission systems issues for the P-8 aircraft, focusing on avionics and electrical systems; systems will include, but are not limited to: electrical/electronic, communication & navigation, flight control & avionics systems, mission systems, landing gear, APU, Hydraulic, Fuel, Environmental, and engine systems.
  • Effectively troubleshoot and resolve difficult, intermittent, chronic, or complex system problems consistent with operational protocols through the P-8 aircraft lifecycle.
  • Work under minimal direction to support US Navy customer with troubleshooting efforts to diagnose and resolve mission system faults for in service P-8 fleet.
  • Augment standard troubleshooting and repair technologies with innovative approaches.
  • Document troubleshooting and repair solutions and supporting data in both Boeing internal and US Navy customer computing systems as applicable.
  • Lead enhancements, improvements, and revisions to P-8 fleet command media; support updates to operational procedures and documentation relevant to P-8 in service fleet to drive engineering disposition process efficiencies and mitigate recurrent/repeat technical issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Engineering coordination, independence, and technical acumen along with frequent interaction re: US Military personnel.
  • Represent P-8 fleet and advocate for customer priorities at internal Boeing meetings.
  • Coordination and communication with P-8 engineering personnel in Boeing Global Services (BGS), Boeing Defense and Space (BDS), and Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) at all levels.

Benefits

  • Transportation benefits
  • Domestic Temporary Assignment Benefit (DTA)
  • health insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work
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