Support Equipment Development Engineer 4

Job Description

Job Description

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This position reports to the Avionics Capability Delivery Manager for the AVFC organization. A key attribute The Boeing Global Services (BGS) C-17 Avionics & Flight Controls (AVFC) team is seeking a late career (Level 4) Electrical Engineer to perform Design, Integration and Test activities in support of current and future development programs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Long Beach, CA facility.

This position reports to the Avionics Capability Delivery Manager for the AVFC organization. A key attribute of this position is the ability to accomplish assigned engineering tasks under minimal instruction, and articulate both progress and help needed across geographically diverse teams. Areas of execution could include software development, laboratory test, hardware integration and qualification. Cyber security is also a responsibility for this position.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will possess a wide range of Software Development experience throughout the development lifecycle. Software and hardware integration will be a staple of this position, but this is not full stack software development. The only targets for developed applications are non-networked computers interacting with Avionics hardware via military and communication buses. Avionics busses such as Mil-Standard-1553B and ARINC-429, as well as Commercial buses such as Ethernet, RS- 232, RS-422, and USB are heavily used. Working with internal and external customers to ensure all requirements are met, possessing a disciplined engineering method, and exhibiting strong communication skills are all requirements for the position. The capacity to rapidly develop an understanding of the products is essential, facilitating a swift transition into a position where one can contribute effectively. The selected candidate will comprehend project timelines and will be capable of providing status on assignments.

The Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leadership of engineers performing development and test
• Interaction with Customers and Users of developed software
• Developing estimates for future software tasks
• Software development, integration, and test
• System qualification and test
• Migration of software components to .NET
• Cross functional engineering, integration, and issue resolution
• Customer interfacing with project development milestones (MS PowerPoint)
• PM collaboration with project schedule and assessing impacts, risks and opportunities.
• Communicating across various teams and functions, fostering collaboration and building consensus.
• Aiding field sites in the resolution of software, hardware, and documentation issues related to fielded products.
• Redesign of Graphical User Interfaces for maintenance / obsolescence
• Working under minimal and strategic direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in Project Engineering / Project Integration
• 12+ years’ experience with avionics
• A solid understanding of industry standards and processes. Proficient in writing testable and certifiable code, as well as comprehensive documentation.
• Ability to identify issues, propose effective solutions, and drive technical execution independently. Being capable of managing a subsystem or component with minimal oversight.
• Possessing a strong commitment to completing projects on schedule while ensuring first-time quality.
• Experience with aircraft communications buses and protocols – knowledge of how to interface with aircraft LRUs, interpret binary data and handle custom communication protocols over avionics buses such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553B.
• Data parsing and visualization skills – Able to parse raw aircraft LRU data and display it in a meaningful way for engineering or diagnostic purposes.
• Familiarity with hardware-software integration and troubleshooting – Ability to diagnose data flow, timing issues, and interface mismatches using tools like protocol analyzers, logs, and signal testers.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work seamlessly with team members at different geographical locations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Automated Test Equipment provides a good understanding of automated test equipment and be able to write unit test cases to support problem reports and test program sets.
• Strong proficiency in .NET (C++ / C# / Visual Basic / WPF / WinForms): Able to build responsive, efficient, and maintainable desktop applications using modern .NET frameworks.
• Experience in Test Program development and integration.
• Avionics software development experience
• Familiarity with USAF Technical Orders
• Familiarity with aircraft ground Support Equipment

Typical Education and Experience:

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate 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 marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are 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 several 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: 128,350 – 173,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 31, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.