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Spacecraft Harness Electrical Design Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2026493439 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 04, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

The Boeing Team is currently looking for a Spacecraft Harness Electrical Design Engineer (Experienced or Lead)to join the team based in Seal Beach, CA.

Boeing Defense Space & Security has an exciting opportunity for an innovative, self-reliant, people friendly, and highly motivated Spacecraft Harness Electrical Design Engineer (Experienced or Lead)to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG).  ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains, and is an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which is currently performing its eighth mission.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Have a working knowledge of harness design and construction and be familiar with the concepts of SAE AS50881, Wiring Aerospace Vehicle and NASA-STD 8739.4, CRIMPING, INTERCONNECTING CABLES, HARNESSES, AND WIRING

  • Have the ability to work on a variety of projects at different phases of design maturity, from conceptual to operational

  • Work closely with harness routers to integrate logical elements with the physical elements to produce a harness that will install and function properly at the next assembly

  • Be familiar with program software design and release tools: Teamcenter and  Mentor Graphics

  • Performance of Response Engineer (RE) responsibilities with a willingness to “own the hardware” for all phases of the harness life cycle

  • Work with suppliers and spacecraft factory operations in the procurement and refurbishment of spacecraft system for upcoming missions

  • Provide engineering oversight of harness integration and functional testing on the spacecraft

  • Work directly with manufacturing engineers, planners and technicians to plan and execute integration and test activity

  • Develop harness specifications and test procedures

  • Read and interpret complex heritage drawings and coordinate revisions and configuration changes with the design team as need to support future missions

  • Perform real time trouble shooting and issue resolution, including the disposition of non-conformances (NCs)

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI – Final Pre-Start

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

  • 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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 Experienced: $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range for Lead: $146,200 - $197,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 19, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Pre-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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