Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense Space & Security has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Systems Design Engineer to join the team supporting Space and Launch Programs located in Pugit Sound-  Tukwila, WA.

Nestled in the lively, but rainy, Seattle area of Washington; Puget Sound brings the brightest and most passionate for creative solutions together to support Boeing’s Space and Launch Programs! If you are a strong Electrical Systems Design Engineer who truly enjoys designing and seeing your project through all life stages, you would be hard pressed to find a better position!

Within Puget Sound’s secured program area walls, we create the next generation products and services for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business. We work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space.  We focus on both rapid prototyping and program development to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers.  You will play a key role as a Lead Engineer with a group that works all facets of engineering from concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

To put it in more simple words… The position will support design, development, and integration of avionic and comm electrical systems for a space application. The position provides an opportunity work with an experienced, interdisciplinary team to develop unique systems to meet challenging requirements on a dynamic development program. We will consider a variety of backgrounds, so be sure to apply today to be considered!

Position Responsibilities

• Works under supervision to develop and document complex avionics, electronic and electrical system requirements/architectures
• Analyzes and translates requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
• Supports trade studies, analyzes results, and performs design reviews
• Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., power, harness routing and payloads)
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• Delivers electrical sub-system components and supports integration
• Conducts tests and validates electrical system to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Must possess good organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Must have demonstrated a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing assigned work with a history of meeting commitments
• Ability to adjust priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.Domestic travel may be required up to 15% of the time.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• The ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must have a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• A degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus
• Experienced in working collaboratively with other suppliers to creatively solve problems and generate alternatives
• A strong background in design, integration, and test of electrical systems
• Experience with Research and Development or prototype systems
• Experience with engineering project leadership from concept design through development and delivery of prototype hardware
• Experience with communication systems (RF and Optical) in the aerospace industry, or even better, within the space industry

Typical Education/Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation

This position offers relocation 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 Work Statement

This position is for 1st shift.

Union Representation Statement

This is a union-represented position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.