Senior Mission Systems Engineer

About the role

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. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) is seeking a Senior Mission Systems Engineer with a focus on avionics and electrical systems to join our P-8A Augmented Fleet Support Team in Tukwila, WA with a Domestic Temporary Assignment (DTA) in Jacksonville, FL.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a strong background in aviation systems engineering with a focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service. This role requires frequent interactions with cross-functional teams, maintenance personnel, and US Navy customers, necessitating excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Provide expert support for the troubleshooting and resolution of mission systems issues for the P-8 aircraft, focusing on avionics and electrical systems.
• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve difficult, intermittent, chronic, or complex system problems consistent with operational protocols through the P-8 aircraft lifecycle.
• Work under minimal direction to support US Navy customer with troubleshooting efforts to diagnose and resolve mission system faults for in service P-8 fleet.
• Augment standard troubleshooting and repair technologies with innovative approaches.
• Document troubleshooting and repair solutions and supporting data in both Boeing internal and US Navy customer computing systems as applicable.
• Lead enhancements, improvements, and revisions to P-8 fleet command media; support updates to operational procedures and documentation relevant to P-8 in service fleet to drive engineering disposition process efficiencies and mitigate recurrent/repeat technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Represent P-8 fleet and advocate for customer priorities at internal Boeing meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with P-8 engineering personnel in Boeing Global Services (BGS), Boeing Defense and Space (BDS), and Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) at all levels.

Requirements

• 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.
• 10+ years of full time aerospace industry experience within Avionics and/or Electrical Systems.
• Experience with P-8 (or similar systems) fleet support or aircraft system design.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, flight operations, and airworthiness requirements.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience with maritime surveillance systems.
• Experience working on P-8 Increment 3 Block 2 (I3B2) or similar modification programs.
• Familiarity with technical aspects of the P-8 aircraft and its mission systems.
• Experience with P-8 Mission Systems, Flight Testing System Support, Production Support, or Fleet Support.
• Experience working Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) avionics systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical, electronic, and avionics systems.
• Experience directly supporting customers at customer facilities with minimal oversight.
• Experience with aircraft systems and/or mechanical systems troubleshooting.
• Experience analyzing aircraft data from various on-board recording systems.
• Familiarity with Airplane Flight Manuals, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Fault Isolation Manuals, Fault Reporting Manuals, Powerplant Buildup Manuals, Wiring Diagram Manuals, and/or System Schematic Manuals.
• Active US Clearance.

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.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $146,200 - $197,800

Schedule

This position is for 1st shift and is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.