C-17 Avionics Systems Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a skilled Avionics Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in Long Beach, CA. This position is part of the C-17 Military Airlifter Program within the Avionics/Flight Management & Software Engineering organization. As an Avionics Systems Engineer, you will apply your engineering knowledge, principles, tools, and techniques to implement a series of upgrades and improvements to the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

Changes in avionics technology necessitate continuous upgrades and engineering evaluations of current and future capabilities. The selected candidate will rapidly integrate into the team and employ an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis, design, development, system-level testing, verification, and validation of the C-17 Flight Management System (FMS) and other avionics systems. Additionally, you will apply job principles, theories, and concepts to contribute to field investigations and the development of new capabilities for the C-17.

Position Responsibilities

• The given tasks will broaden upon candidate’s knowledge in aviation, including areas such as navigation and localization (position awareness), guidance and flight controls, and federal and military regulations and policies, and will expand as the candidate grows within the domain.  This job will build expertise in aircraft technologies that are both industry standards and C-17 specific.

• The primary subject matter for this role will be the Flight Management System, which is responsible for Flight Planning/navigation, guidance, control, display, and automation of aircraft.

• Works with customers and internal teams to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.

• Understands how to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal network; understands the cultures of organizations.

• Analyzes and translates requirements into system, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.

• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.

• Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.

• Demonstrates an interest in personal learning and development. Seeks feedback from multiple sources about how to improve and develop; modifies behavior based on feedback or self-analysis of past mistakes.

• Take steps to develop and maintain the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform

• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 5+ years of experience in aircraft, avionics, flight controls, and/or other aircraft electronics

• Work-related programming experience with any of the following software development languages: Ada, C, C++, C#, JAVA, FORTRAN, and Python

• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle

• Ability to conceive, develop, optimize, maintain and modify electronic/electrical system designs based on requirements

• Ability to provide technical coordination with internal and external suppliers and customers

• Knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements

• Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

• Experience working with DOORS to generate and analyze system requirements.

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile Processes and project management tools including Confluence, Jira, Version One.

• Experience with MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429 communication protocols.

• Experience with RTCA DO-178, DO-254 and DO-160.

• Experience with MIL-HDBK-516C.

• Have one of the following: Military/Commercial Aircrew experience, Private Pilot License, or Flight Instructor certification.

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.

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 12, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.

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.