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Lead Electrical Engineer

The Boeing Company
Long Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

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.

We are Boeing Global Services (BGS) Engineering team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We provide engineering design and support, including aftermarket modifications, and are innovating to make product and services safety even stronger. Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future! #TheFutureIsBuiltHere #ChangeTheWorld

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a talented and motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Commercial Modifications Engineering team in Long Beach, California . In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development and maintenance of electrical product details, assembly, and installation designs for a diverse range of commercial aircraft, from the McDonnell Douglas MD series to the state-of-the-art Boeing 777X.

In this dynamic position, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement electrical installation solutions that enhance aircraft capabilities and operational efficiency. You will work on projects that involve retrofitting existing aircraft with advanced connectivity systems, optimizing electrical layouts, and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and reliability of aircraft, enabling our customers to maintain competitive advantages in the aviation market.

In addition to technical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to engage with customers, understanding their unique operational challenges and providing tailored solutions that enhance their fleet's capabilities. This customer-centric approach is essential in fostering long-term relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Occasional travel (10%) may be required in support of the program and customer.

As part of the BGS team, you will be at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry, working on projects that not only improve existing aircraft but also pave the way for future advancements in aviation technology. Your work will contribute to the overall mission of Boeing to connect, protect, explore, and inspire, making a meaningful impact on the future of commercial aviation. We are a team of fast-paced and eager engineers; skilled scientists and thinkers; bold innovators willing to push boundaries. Join us and be part of the team that will change the future of aerospace as we now know it.

Position Responsibilities :

Oversee the creation and maintenance of detailed designs for cable and wire harness assemblies, providing technical guidance to junior engineers

Conduct in-depth analysis of design results and perform comprehensive design reviews, ensuring alignment with operational and functional requirements

Provides guidance in engineering design disposition on discrepancies

Provides direction used by multiple teams to develop complex statements of work, metrics, schedules and budgets

Defines processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities

Works with customers and suppliers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements

Provides direction used by multiple teams to analyze complex results and performs design reviews

Review supplier technical data to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements

Mentor and develop junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team

Provide in-service technical support and troubleshooting to airlines and modification sites

Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency and effectiveness

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

12 years’ experience in the aerospace industry

Ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Analytical Skills (Technical)

  • Skill and ability to : collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources

Certification & Qualification

  • Knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures (e.g. DO-160 and D6 requirements), including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance
  • EMI / EMC

  • Knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) considerations with respect to electrical / electronic design (e.g., wire harness design, grounding and shielding design techniques, lightning protection)
  • Engr Knowledge / Comprehension

  • Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables
  • Wiring / Equip Install Design

  • Knowledge of electrical / mechanical engineering and scientific principles; the ability to apply this knowledge to develop, design, analyze, and validate solutions for wire harness and equipment installation designs
  • Wiring Integration Design

  • Knowledge of electrical engineering and scientific principles; the ability to apply this knowledge to develop, design, analyze, test, integrate, and validate solutions for wire harness and interconnect systems
  • Engineering Drawings & Specs

  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint / schematic reading, specification, change, design)
  • Computer Aided Design Tools

  • Knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design / computer aided manufacturing (CAD / CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics)
  • Engineering Judgment

  • Exercises engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity
  • 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.

    Total Rewards and Pay Transparency :

    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 : $157,250 - $212,750

    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

    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.

    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.

    Salary : $157,250 - $212,750

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