Electronic Systems Design and Analysis Engineer (Expert or Consultant)

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer to serve as Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) for sensor subsystems on the P‑8 aircraft program. The role leads development, integration, and validation of complex electronic and electrical sensor subsystems — including electro‑optical/infrared, electronic warfare, magnetic, radar, signals intelligence, and surveillance/identification systems — from requirements through supplier management, hardware/software integration, lab and aircraft integration, flight test, certification support, and safe‑to‑fly determinations. This position is 100 % onsite in Tukwila, WA and requires an active U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and documentation of complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Translate requirements into system architecture, hardware/software designs, and interface specifications.
• Lead testing and validation efforts to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Oversee supplier performance monitoring to ensure system integration and compliance.
• Provide production build support including build verification and disposition of nonconformance.
• Lead troubleshooting during Installation and Check‑Out and Production Acceptance Testing.
• Review supplier drawing changes impacting production and update obsolete parts or design improvements.
• Develop and maintain subsystem diagrams, schematics, and system description documentation.
• Manage critical supplier performance and maintain Source Control Drawing requirements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to formulate Requests for Information (RFI) for new equipment or long‑lead items.
• Support project management activities including work statements, budgets, schedules, and reviews.
• Generate major proposal sections to support new business development.
• Develop and validate requirements for complex sensor systems and components.
• Define and conduct critical tests to validate sensor design performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
• For Expert Engineer level: minimum 9 years of experience in design, integration, and test of electrical systems.
• Active interim or final U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications

• For Consultant Engineer level: minimum 14 years of experience in design, integration, and test of electrical systems.
• Proven experience as a Technical Designer in aviation and aerospace.
• Experience with RF measurements including intermodulation distortion,