Electronic & Electrical Technical Designer

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Mission Systems Technical Designer to join the Sensors Systems team within the P-8 Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) reporting to the Sensors Systems Manager. This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

As a Technical Designer on the Sensors team within P-8 Mission Systems Hardware, you will be responsible for sensor subsystems including electro-optical/infrared, electronic warfare, radar, signals intelligence, and surveillance/identification. You will be responsible for validating engineering system design and functionality of those systems, documenting and maintaining configuration design control, along with the release of engineering documentation on the P-8 aircraft.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, maintain, and release electrical/mechanical drawings, systems designs or engineering documentation and data.
• Manage, interpret and develop design requirements. Use design tools to document and maintain configuration design control.
• Manage, create, develop and maintain complex systems designs by preparing design layouts, modifying existing designs and integrating systems elements.
• Validate complex engineering system design and functionality.
• Lead the process for product installation designs and part designs ranging from simple to complex.

• Coordinate activities and products with cross-functional groups, internal partners and external suppliers.

• Provide production build support to the factory and fleet, including production test information and disposition of subsystem nonconformance.
• Flexibly support Factory and Flight Line activity by adjusting work hours or working overtime as needed (including 2nd shift and weekends).
• Review supplier drawing changes impacting production, such as obsolete part updates and design improvements.
• Manage critical supplier performance to ensure compliance with requirements and maintain Source Control Drawing accuracy.
• Support project management by coordinating work statements, budgets, schedules, and conducting reviews.
• Generate major proposal sections to support new business development.
• Define and conduct critical tests to validate sensor design performance against requirements.

 

This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

This position requires an Active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Security Clearance.
• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• 6 or more years of related work experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven technical design experience in aviation and aerospace industries.
• Experience with product configuration management.
• Knowledge of high-frequency RF, digital, power, and analog test systems.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multi-discipline teams.
• Physical ability to lift test/cable equipment up to 35 lbs and navigate stairs.
• Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts to meet production and lab schedules.
• Familiarity with basic UNIX/Linux command line operations.
• Experience leading Factory/Flightline/Lab Technicians in fault isolation and troubleshooting of electrical wire assemblies and military electronic line replaceable units.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams to locate connectors and wire bundles on aircraft.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESci).

 

 

Conflict of Interest:  
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. 

 

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:

Level 4: $87,550-$118,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 16, 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

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.