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Electrical Systems Engineer (Senior / Principal)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Huntsville, Alabama; Houston, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; Huntington Beach, California; Berkeley, Missouri; Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; Mesa, Arizona; El Segundo, California Job ID 00000434277 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date Dec. 12, 2024 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Safety,Certification and Airworthiness (SCAW) is currently looking for a senior or principal Electrical Engineering Unit Member (E-UM) / FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to support teams based out of El Segundo, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Mesa, AZ, Berkeley, MO, Houston, TX,San Antonio, TX, Huntsville, AL, Ridley Park, PA and/or Oklahoma City, OK.

In this role, the candidate will perform FAA finding of compliance activity for CFR 14 Part 25 aircraft as part of the Boeing Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) as an ODA Engineering Unit Member for the Electrical discipline. The candidate will support a varied portfolio of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) activities across multiple BDS programs and sites.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Senior and/or Principal Electrical Engineer

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads analysis of certification planning, testing, and artifacts to find compliance to FAA regulations.

  • Provide subject matter expert (SME) support to programs and engineers in the Electrical Design discipline.

  • Mentor and guide prospective Engineering Unit members, providing feedback and supporting throughout their development.

  • Stay current with design industry trends and methodologies.

  • Travel globally to supplier locations and Boeing sites 25% of the time.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (see education and experience for the levels below)

  • 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.

  • FAA DER candidate or Engineering Unit Member in Training at an ODA.

  • 5 or more years’ experience with Electrical System Design.

  • 3 or more years’ experience with showing or finding compliance to FAA regulations.

  • Ability to travel to supplier locations and Boeing sites 25% of the time.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (level 5).

  • Active appointment as an FAA DER or active appointment as an Engineering Unit Member in an ODA.

  • 9 or more years’ experience with Electrical System Design.

  • 3 or more years’ experience mentoring engineers in certification processes.

  • Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 4

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.

Level 5

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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 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. 

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.

Typical summary pay range (Level 4) - El Segundo, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Houston, TX, Ridley Park, PA - $128,350 - $173,650

Typical summary pay range (Level 4)- Mesa, AZ, Berkeley,, MO, San Antonio, TX, Huntsville, AL - $119,850 - $162,150

Typical summary pay range (Level 4) - Oklahoma City, OK - $111,350 - $150,650

Typical summary pay range (Level 5) - El Segundo, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Houston, TX, Ridley Park, PA - $153,850 - $208,150

Typical summary pay range (Level 5) - Mesa, AZ, Berkeley, MO, San Antonio, TX, Huntsville, AL - $143,650 - $194,350

Typical Summary pay range (Level 5) - Oklahoma City, OK - $133,450 - $180,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until 02/14/25.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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