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Wire Harness Engineer (Experienced, Senior, Lead)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025458904 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 30, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 is seeking an experienced Wire Harness Engineer (Experienced, Senior, Lead) for wire diagram, schematic, wire list, and BOM engineering activities in El Segundo, CA. Candidates with experience with 3D design of wire harness assembly and installation engineering for spacecraft applications is preferred. Having experience with manufacture and ship-side, vehicle engineering, support of Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities is a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs.

  • Analyzes results and performs design reviews. Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas).

  • Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests).

  • Documents processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities.

  • Develops basic statements of work.

  • Participates in technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.

  • Analyzes functional and physical input to assure development of complete integrated design.

  • Works under general direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

  • 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

  • Experienced, Level 3: Typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

  • Senior, Level 4: Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

  • Lead, Level 5: Typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in manufacturing support

  • 2+ years of experience with computer aided design (CAD) tools for the design of mechanical components/assemblies 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experienced):

  • CREO 3D CAD tool experience

  • Understanding of EMI/EMC separation for wire design

  • 1 or more years of manufacturing support experience

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.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for experienced level: $104,550 – $141,450

Summary pay range senior level: $128,350 - $173,650

Summary pay range lead level: $157,250 - $212,750


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 14, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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.

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