H-47 Electronic Flight Controls Systems Engineers (Design & Analysis)

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Entry or Associate H-47 Electronic Flight Control Systems (EFCS) System Engineer with design, development, integration and test experience to work on development and maintenance of the H-47 Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS) as well as other electronic systems on the H-47 platform. This position is located in Ridley, PA.

Work will be performed at the Boeing Philadelphia site supporting Boeing Vertical Lift and specifically the H47 Chinook platform.

Candidates will support development and integration activities for the growing Boeing H-47 programs and expanding customer base.

Position Responsibilities

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working within the team to design, build and test the H-47 Electronic Flight Control System.

• Supporting Control System requirements generation and management, hardware and software specification generation, systems and software interface management, verification and validation testing in systems integration labs, help troubleshoot aircraft flight test issues as well as support in certification and various levels of system efforts

• Working closely with other Electronic Flight Control Systems engineers as well as Software and Flying Qualities engineers.

• Supporting integration of Supplier products with Boeing built products.

• Supporting a diverse team environment to make and keep commitments associated with embedded flight critical systems development

• Effectively work in a diverse team to accomplish complex problem-solving solutions and contribute to realizing common goals.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore 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.  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• Experience with digital flight control systems.

• Working knowledge electrical and electronics as they relate to interfacing and integration in a larger control system.

• Ability to work in a diverse team environment to make and keep commitments associated with development, build, test, and integration of embedded flight critical systems as well as other complex electronic systems.

• Experience in real-time embedded computer architecture and software development that includes requirements development through software integration and formal test phases. 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

• Experience with the integration of real time operating systems in embedded control systems.

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664, TCP/IP, UDP/IP.

• Experience with prototyping and troubleshooting embedded real time applications on modern flight control computers within a complex system architecture.

• Experience with certification and / or qualification processes and procedures, including general knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements

• Experience with the integration of Supplier products into larger scale systems.

Typical Education / Experience:

Level 1: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor), or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation Assistance:

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 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.  

Typical summary Pay Ranges:

Level 1: $79,050- $106,950

Level 2:  $98,600 - $133,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 19, 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.