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Wire Harness Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID 00000435872 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date Dec. 12, 2024 Security Clearance Required
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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, and Security (BDS) seeks a Wire Harness Engineer to serve as a Senior Cable / Wiring Harness Design Engineer to join the Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SIWS) Electrical Engineering Team in Huntsville, Alabama with the Huntsville Design Center supporting several programs. 

The Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SIWS) organization is dynamic and growing engineering team focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions for National Defense and Strategic Deterrence.  Connected to our customers' missions, we deliver unique capability through our exceptional talent.  The programs that we support in Huntsville, Alabama include VC-25B Presidential Aircraft, E7 Contract for the Air Force, 777x Aircraft upgrades, and various proprietary contracts.

We work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers who take pride in developing, integrating, testing, and delivering innovative solutions. There is long-term potential for career growth into technical leadership or management positions and we value the curiosity, tenacity, and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.  Engineering careers are both challenging and fulfilling. Come build your career with Boeing!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
  • Develop and maintain cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs.
  • Analyze results and perform design reviews.
  • Lead and coordinate work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware, and software designs and interface specifications.
  • Lead work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
  • Oversee the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
  • Solve problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
  • Research technology advances for potential application to company business needs.
  • Make recommendations for technology investments.

This position is expected to be fully onsite in Huntsville, AL.

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

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.
  • 3+ years of experience with cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs.
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical/electronic hardware design.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Experience developing electronics for space applications.
  • System grounding experience.
  • Experience working with electro-optical systems.
  • Experience developing VHDL firmware.

Typical Education & Experience:

Experienced (level 3):  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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (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.

Relocation:

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:

This position is for 1st shift.

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: 

Experienced (level 3):  97,750 – 132,250

Lead (level 4):  119,850 – 162,150.


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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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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