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Avionics Systems Engineer (Senior or Subject Matter Expert)

Long Beach, California Job ID JR2025447121 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date Mar. 23, 2025
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Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Senior or Subject Matter ExpertAvionics Systems Engineer to join our team in Long Beach, CA applying Engineering knowledge/principles, tools, and techniques to a continuing series of upgrades and improvements to the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Avionics Systems Engineering position for the C-17 Military Airlifter Program within the Avionics/Flight Management & Software Engineering organization, located in Long Beach, California. Changes in Avionics technology require continuous upgrade and engineering evaluation of present/future capability. As an Avionics Systems Engineer, the selected candidate will rapidly integrate into the team and apply an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis, system requirements, design, development, system level test/verification and validation of the C-17 Flight Management System (FMS). In addition, the candidate will apply job principles, theories, and concepts to contribute to the field investigations and new capability development for the C-17 Weapon System.
  • Tasks will broaden upon candidate’s knowledge in avionics, including areas such as navigation and localization (position awareness), guidance and flight controls, and federal and military regulations and policies, and will expand as the candidate grows within the domain. This job will build expertise in aircraft technologies that are both industry standards and C-17 specific.
  • The primary subject matter for this role will be the Flight Management System, which is responsible for Flight Planning/navigation, guidance, control, display, and automation of aircraft. A successful candidate in this position requires having an excellent technical and communication skills while being aware of the business constraints. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • Classroom or work-related programming experience with any of the following software development languages: Ada, C, C++, C#, JAVA, and Python.
  • 10+ years of experience in aircraft, avionics, flight controls, and/or other aircraft electronics.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 15+ years of full-time aerospace industry experience with Avionics, Flight Management System and Electrical Systems.
  • Have one of the following: Military/Commercial Aircrew experience, Private Pilot License, or Flight Instructor certification.
  • Experience leading interdisciplinary and geo-diverse teams through software development life cycle.
  • Experience presenting data to both technical and non-technical customers and leadership.

This position is contingent upon award.

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 Senior: $153,850 - $208,150

Summary pay range Subject Matter Expert: $181,900 - $246,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 07, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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