AvionX Systems Engineer (Expert, Senior)

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.

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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer to support our Networks SEIT team located in Plano, TX. This position will focus on supporting the AvionX (Boeing Technology Innovation) business organization.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including :

 Subject Matter Expert and Senior System Engineer.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Systems Integration, Verification and Validation Engineer to lead and support the development, verification, and delivery of embedded avionics hardware systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and accountability across hardware architecture, test development, system integration, and certification activities. This role requires deep expertise in hardware design, system engineering, and avionics standards compliance, with a strong focus on embedded systems and networked avionics interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the development of embedded hardware architectures.
• Develop, review, verify, and manage traceability of hardware design requirements and detailed specifications.
• Define and maintain integrated verification and validation strategies and certification plans addressing hardware, firmware, and software artifacts in compliance with ARP4754B, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, and DO-330 standards.
• Oversee development and integration of automated test stations and specialized test equipment
• Develop and execute test procedures/scripts to ensure comprehensive design verification and DO-160 qualification testing.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and test station architecture owners to ensure networked avionics interfaces (e.g., ARINC 429, ARINC 825, ARINC 664, Ethernet, serial, discrete I/O) meet timing, determinism, and robustness requirements.
• Manage integration and test activities, ensuring tests are executed as documented, data is collected for post-analysis, and anomalies/non-conformances are analyzed and resolved.
• Engage with customers and certification authorities to support program milestone reviews, certification planning, and product transition into operations and sustainment.
• Drive adherence to Systems Engineering and Integration and Test (SEIT) best practices to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance.
• Support troubleshooting and rapid resolution of hardware and software issues in fielded systems.
• Influence cross-team technical decisions and foster collaboration across global teams and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in avionics hardware development, integration, and interface definition.
• Experience with avionics hardware design and qualification testing
• Experience with system engineering lifecycle (V-Model), requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
• Strong knowledge of avionics standards and certification processes (ARP4754B, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, DO-330).
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage complex technical projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with global, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of combined hardware and systems engineering experience in avionics or aerospace domains.
• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with networked avionics interfaces and protocols (ARINC 429, ARINC 825, ARINC 664, RS485, Ethernet, Wi-Fi/Cellular technologies).
• Experience interacting with certification authorities (i.e. FAA, TC, CASA, EASA, GRC).
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and advise senior leadership.
• Self-motivated with a strong interest in continuous learning and hardware design innovation.

Travel

 10%

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 Expert: $146,200 - $197800

Summary Pay Range Senior: $176,800 -$239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 09, 2026

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

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.