Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is currently 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. 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 is a technical position working closely with US Navy customer, requiring engineering coordination, independence and technical acumen and frequent interaction with US Military personnel. Represent P-8 fleet and advocate for customer priorities at internal Boeing meetings. This position requires 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. Travel to other P-8 Operational base locations may be required. This position will have a home location in Tukwila, WA and potential for long-term assignments of up to 2 years in Jacksonville, FL. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location(s). Boeing office in Tukwila, WA; NAS Whidbey Island, WA; NAS Jacksonville, FL 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 from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
10+ years of experience in avionics/electrical systems in the aerospace industry.
Experience with P-8 (or similar systems) fleet support or aircraft system design
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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, System Schematic Manuals.

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 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.
Represent P-8 fleet and advocate for customer priorities at internal Boeing meetings.

Benefits

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.

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