Associate Communication & Network Systems Engineer

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.

Overview

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Technology for today and tomorrow

The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500+ diverse engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.

People-driven culture

At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected.  No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

Position Overview:

The Boeing Technology Innovation team, which is the research and technology development group in BIETC, has an immediate opening for a Communication & Network Systems Engineer. We are seeking an engineer with expertise in communication networks and software programming to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of communication technologies that would be used in aircraft systems.

The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of network communication principles, strong analytical skills, and know how to build efficient and scalable solutions using software programming. We are looking for a candidate with an advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline, 2 to 4 years of experience in developing and implementing network protocols using the latest techniques and software development methods.

The selected individual will document results of research and development projects and provide inputs for periodic updates to management in the form of progress reports, project summaries, and other related documents. The selected individual will develop and maintain relationships / partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to develop collaborative plans and execute on projects.

This position will be based out of Bangalore, India and will work with other colleagues located in India, United States and other global locations. This position may require occasional (10%) travel within India and internationally.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on existing and emerging network protocols and architecture, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.

• Design and implement communication network architectures from the ground up

• Apply network and cyber security principles: secure coding, threat mitigation, encryption, and authentication.

• Write embedded code (C, C++, Java, etc.) and simulate as well as emulate embedded systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, system architects, and quality assurance to ensure seamless integration into larger systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to network protocols and communication.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and usage guides.

• Stay informed about industry trends and contribute innovative ideas to drive the evolution of network protocols and technologies within the company.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelors OR Masters in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Electrical engineering or related discipline.

• 2-4 years of overall work experience in

• • developing communication protocols

  • designing and implementing communication network architectures

  • C programming, with a strong understanding of memory management, data structures, and algorithms

• Excellent presentation & communication skills: strong written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Fluency in written and spoken English, and familiar with MS Office tools.

 

Preferred Qualifications: (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) is essential. Familiarity with networking technologies like DPDK, VPNs, NAT and Quality of Service (QoS) is important.

• Understanding of network & cyber security: secure protocol design, encryption, authentication, threat modeling.

• Ability to analyze network performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and optimize network configurations for better performance and scalability.

• Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and debugging techniques.

• Published research papers, open-source contributions, or patents related to networking and protocols are a plus.

• Working exposure with Agile (Scrum) and DevOps is a must

• Be self-motivated and able to work independently with a positive attitude and high ethics.

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Typical Education & Experience:

• Typical Education & Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2-4 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master + 2 years' related work experience.)

Relocation:

• This position offers relocation within INDIA.

 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 07, 2025

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (India)

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.