Wire Installation Engineer

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility & Surveillance (M&S) Division is seeking multiple Associate Wire Installation Engineers to support the P-8 program and other M&S products such as Tanker and USAF E7. This role reports to the P-8 Wiring Integrated Product Team (IPT) and will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

The P-8 is a high-visibility, advanced commercial derivative military aircraft program supporting the United States Navy and international customers. As an Associate Wire Installation Engineer, you will work in a dynamic team environment integrating across the full production value stream from Engineering to Shop Floor to execute both post-production modifications and standard production wiring for the P-8 aircraft.

Wiring serves as the integration point between the physical aircraft structure and mission systems capability, providing exposure to nearly every design IPT and a broad understanding of the aircraft and its systems. Safety and quality are the number one priority.

Position Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs.
• Analyze results and support design reviews.
• Develop and maintain electrical product detail, assembly, and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cabinets, cable routing and geometry, antennas).
• Provide engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., troubleshooting, rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests).
• Follow documented processes, specifications, and procedures supporting the design and manufacture of electrical commodities.
• Support the development of basic and complex statements of work, maintain schedule awareness, and contribute to metric measures.
• Assist in the technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.
• Analyze functional and physical input to ensure development of complete integrated designs.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Travel as needed to support various activities (less than 10%).

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering or related field, with typically 2 or more years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering or related field, with typically 5 or more years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•Experience with Model-Based Definition tools such as CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, ENOVIA, and PDM.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• At least 2 years of experience working in cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and release electrical system installation and wire harness engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience in electrical wiring design, wiring installation design, equipment installation design, systems and wiring architecture, FAA/EWIS/military certification, electrical fabrication, and electrical production line support.
• Familiarity with electrical system design principles, wire separation requirements, EME considerations, and relevant regulations.
• Ability to quickly adapt to program tools and procedures.

Relocation:
This position offers relocation.

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.

Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.

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 2: $96,600-$133,400

Level 3: $119,850-$162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 07, 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.