Electrical Systems Engineer (Senior / Principal)

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Safety, Certification and Airworthiness (SCAW) is currently looking for a senior or principal Electrical Engineering to become a Unit Member (E-UM) / FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to support teams based out of El Segundo, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Mesa, AZ, Berkeley, MO, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Huntsville, AL, Ridley Park, PA and/or Oklahoma City, OK.

In this role, the candidate will perform FAA finding of compliance activity for CFR 14 Part 25 aircraft as part of the Boeing Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) as an ODA Engineering Unit Member for the Electrical discipline. The candidate will support a varied portfolio of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) activities across multiple BDS programs and sites.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads analysis of certification planning, testing, and artifacts to find compliance to FAA regulations.

  
  

• Provide subject matter expert (SME) support to programs and engineers in the Electrical Design discipline.

• Mentor and guide prospective Engineering Unit members, providing feedback and supporting throughout their development.

  
  

• Stay current with design industry trends and methodologies.

• Travel globally to supplier locations and Boeing sites 25% of the time.

  
  

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (see education and experience for the levels below)

• 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. And Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years’ experience or Master’s and 7+ years (Level 4) OR Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years’ experience or Master’s and 12+ years (Level 5)

• 5 or more years’ experience with Electrical System Design.

  
  

• 3 or more years’ experience with showing or finding compliance to FAA regulations.

• Ability to travel to supplier locations and Boeing sites 25% of the time.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (level 5).

• Active appointment as an FAA DER or active appointment as an Engineering Unit Member in an ODA.

  
  

• 9 or more years’ experience with Electrical System Design.

• 3 or more years’ experience mentoring engineers in certification processes.

  
  
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  Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

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.

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.

Typical summary pay range (Level 4) – El Segundo, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Houston, TX, Ridley Park, PA – $128,350 – $173,650

Typical summary pay range (Level 4)– Mesa, AZ, Berkeley,, MO, San Antonio, TX, Huntsville, AL – $119,850 – $162,150

Typical summary pay range (Level 4) – Oklahoma City, OK – $111,350 – $150,650

Typical summary pay range (Level 5) – El Segundo, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Houston, TX, Ridley Park, PA – $153,850 – $208,150

Typical summary pay range (Level 5) – Mesa, AZ, Berkeley, MO, San Antonio, TX, Huntsville, AL – $143,650 – $194,350

Typical Summary pay range (Level 5) – Oklahoma City, OK – $133,450 – $180,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 30, 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

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. 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.