Wire Harness Electrical / Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space and Security, Space and Launch division is seeking Wire Harness Mechanical Design & Installation Engineers (Levels 2, 3 and 4) to provide support to multiple commercial and proprietary programs for the Wire Harness Engineering Group in El Segundo, CA. 

The Wire Harness Engineering Group is part of Boeing Space and Launch, In-Space Vehicles organization, which manages the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense and other missions. You will be part of a small team of wire harness engineers to provide support, mentorship, and help define priorities. 

These positions will develop, document, and maintain wire harness detail designs to establish the mechanical design, manufacture, and installation of wire harness products and components.  You will coordinate with other engineering groups to establish the product's systems and mechanical requirements, guide product design and verifies systems functional integrity by using analytical methods, such as schematic validation tools and processes, hand calculations, design reviews and other analysis tools (CEEDS, CAWS, Mentor Capital, CREO, etc.) throughout the product life-cycle. 

Primary Responsibilities:

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

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

• Supports assembly, integration, and test activities for wire harness products. 

• 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.

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

• Work shift may vary according to program needs and life cycle phase.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (Hybrid schedules may be discussed during interview.)

This position requires the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A U.S. Top Secret clearance is required post start.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field -OR- 3 additional years of wire harness, electrical and/or mechanical design experience in leu of a degree

• 1+ years of experience (P2), 3+ years of experience (P3), 5+ years of experience (P4) with Wire Harness Design and Installation

• 1 year or experience, 3+ years of experience (P3), 5+ years of experience (P4) with reading electrical/electronic schematics and drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Ability to interpret wire harness requirements and then create, draw, release schematics and wire list data packages.

• 1-3 or more years experience routing wire harness in a CAD 3D model, preferably CREO, read and interpret wire harness schematics.

• Experience working with manufacturing methods, fabrication or assembly processes.

• Ability to create, draw, release detailed wire harness assembly and installation drawings.

• Hands on experience with wire harness manufacture and installation for space applications.  Satellite experience preferred.

Typical Education and Experience:

P2

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

P3

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.

P4

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.

Shift:

Multiple shifts available.

These positions are for First Shift, Second Shift, and Third Shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Salary Range: $90,000 - $165,000

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.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time