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Avionics Lead Development Engineer – Embedded System Design

Plano, Texas Job ID 00000423046 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date Apr. 18, 2024
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The Boeing Company is looking for an Avionics Lead Development Engineer – Embedded System Designlocated in Plano, Texas.

Come join the exiting and fast paced world of embedded systems design as a member of Boeing’s Avionics group (AvionX) where your products will have the opportunity to fly on-board some of the most advanced aircraft platforms in the world.  We are seeking an experienced hardware engineer to support our growing team focused on embedded board design, analog and digital circuit and power supply engineering.  Our engineers specialize  in the full development lifecycle of hardware including requirements analysis, design, build, integration, test, certification, and production. Exceptional candidates will enjoy technical challenges, personal growth and ample opportunity for leadership roles within the organization.  The AvionX group within Boeing specializes in bringing new ideas to market on both Commercial and Defense aircraft platforms. 

This position will be focused on the organization’s current efforts around embedded hardware development. A successful candidate will need to be able to provide technical guidance and accountability to the engineering teams and assist with troubleshooting as needed. They will need to lead the team through the development of the hardware architecture, test procedures/test scripts, help direct test equipment design , test script integration, and help ensure the finalized testing will satisfy the requirements.

The selected candidate will have prior experience in requirements review/development, architectural/conceptual design, simulation/analysis, schematic capture/layout, rapid prototyping, board bring-up, design verification testing, Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)/ Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) qualification testing, and system integration of complex designs. Your previous roles have provided you opportunities to assess and evaluate existing designs and resolve issues by proposing solutions quickly as issues are identified. You are a self-motivated individual that is interested in growing their overall hardware design knowledge in the support of product development related to avionics.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assists in developing electrical architecture and detailed specifications for various electronic products
  • Develops and reviews design requirements
  • Assists in verification of detailed designs consistent with requirements and specifications
  • Captures data for technical performance measures
  • Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specification
  • Performs Trade Studies/Modeling (reliability and thermal)
  • Designs computer hardware and software components (e.g., processors, memory, interfaces, high order languages), and models results (e.g., throughput, processing architecture, timing, capacity)
  • Simulation experience and creation of behavioral models with software, MATLAB and SPICE tools
  • Selects components to be used in Avionics Electronics Designs
  • Solves problems concerning fielded hardware and software
  • Assists in providing engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product
  • Assists with trade studies and literature research to support future product design
  • Develops automated test stations, test scripting, and specialized test equipment
  • Uses technical knowledge to help influence decisions over multiple teams and products
  • Provides technical guidance and accountability to the engineering teams and assist with troubleshooting as needed

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

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. Tomeet 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. 

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
  • 10+ years of experience in hardware development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 15+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Engineering/Technical degree in a relevant field. (e.g. Electrical/electronic engineering, systems engineering)
  • Experience with Analog, digital circuit and power supply design
  • Experience with Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) analysis
  • Experience with electronics-oriented work
  • Experience with qualification testing 
  • Experience with Systems Requirement and Decomposition
  • Experience building of cross-functional relationships; experience connecting with and advising senior leaders within the business and thoughtfully challenging leadership when necessary
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with global teams and collaborate across geographic locations

Typical Education/Experience:

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.

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 Statement:

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 for Lead Level: $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 3, 2024.


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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