Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Mission Systems Engineer with a focus on avionics and electrical systems to join our P8A Augmented Fleet Support Team in Tukwila WA.

This position represents Boeing P8 engineering as an integral part of a multidisciplined team. You will work closely with internal stakeholders customers and technical subject matter experts.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in aviation systems engineering with a focus on safety teamwork and customer service. This role requires frequent interactions with crossfunctional teams maintenance personnel and US Navy customers necessitating excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support for the troubleshooting and resolution of mission systems issues for the P8 aircraft focusing on avionics and electrical systems. Systems will include but not limited to electrical/electronic communication & navigation flight control & avionics systems mission systems landing gear APU Hydraulic Fuel Environmental and engine systems.
• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve difficult intermittent chronic or complex system problems consistent with operational protocols through the P8 aircraft lifecycle.
• Work under minimal direction to support US Navy customer with troubleshooting efforts to diagnose and resolve mission system faults for in service P8 fleet.
• Augment standard troubleshooting and repair technologies with innovative approaches.
• Document troubleshooting and repair solutions and supporting data in both Boeing internal and US Navy customer computing systems as applicable.
• Lead enhancements improvements and revisions to P8 fleet command media: Support updates to operational procedures and documentation relevant to P8 in service fleet to drive engineering disposition process efficiencies and mitigate recurrent/repeat technical issues.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
• This is a technical position working closely with US Navy customer requiring engineering coordination independence and technical acumen and frequent interaction with US Military personnel.
• Represent P8 fleet and advocate for customer priorities at internal Boeing meetings.
• This position requires coordination and communication with P8 engineering personnel in Boeing Global Services (BGS) Boeing Defense and Space (BDS) and Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) at all levels.
• Travel to other P8 Operational base locations may be required.

This position will have a home location in Tukwila WA and potential for longterm assignments of up to 2 years in Jacksonville FL. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location(s). Boeing office in Tukwila WA; NAS Whidbey Island WA; NAS Jacksonville FL

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

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 avionics/electrical systems in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with P8 (or similar systems) fleet support or aircraft system design
• Experience working in a crossfunctional environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems flight operations and airworthiness requirements.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with maritime surveillance systems
• Experience working on P8 Increment 3 Block 2 (I3B2 or similar modification programs
• Familiarity with technical aspects of the P8 aircraft and its mission systems
• Experience with P8 Mission Systems Flight Testing System Support Production Support or Fleet Support.
• Experience working Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) Avionics systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical electronic and avionics systems.
• Experience directly supporting customers at customer facilities with minimal oversight.
• Experience with aircraft Systems and/or mechanical systems troubleshooting.
• Experience analyzing aircraft data from various onboard recording systems.
• Familiarity with Airplane Flight Manuals Aircraft Maintenance Manuals Fault Isolation Manuals Fault Reporting Manuals Powerplant Buildup Manuals Wiring Diagram Manuals System Schematic Manuals.

Typical Education/Experience:

Senior Level:

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. PhD4 years related work experience Master7 years related work experience). In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. The selected candidate will need to be located in the surrounding area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union:

This is a unionrepresented position.

Shift:

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.

Summary Pay Range:

Senior $

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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 PostStart is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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