Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.We are Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T): Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists, and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future! #TheFutureIsBuiltHere #ChangeTheWorldBoeing is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, California with experience in the development of mission systems for space and airborne platforms to lead development of next generation electronics for optical sensing systems from conceptual design through operation prototypes on multiple programs. Responsibilities include leading a technical team in the design and execution of analog and digital circuits, circuit card design, payload electrical design, and hardware testing. In addition to leading, candidates will be expected to participate and execute technical tasks within the team.We are looking for a broad range of experience including a Subject Matter Expert or Principal Electrical Engineer.This position is part of the rapidly growing Electro-Optical (EO) / Infra-Red (IR) Mission Systems team within BR&T. The EO/IR Mission Systems (EMS) team has more than quadrupled in size over the past 18 months due to new contract wins and continues to see increased demand from Boeing’s customers. We’re designing, building, and testing cutting edge sensor systems for airborne and space platforms. Our focus is always on the mission – connecting people through safer air travel and protection of the warfighter from its adversaries. This isn’t your typical Boeing team – we are focused on the entire lifecycle of design: from modeling and simulation of new ideas, through prototype demonstrations, and eventually transitioning to production systems.Our team provides complete engineering solutions to Boeing and its customers, including systems engineering, optics design, mechanical design, algorithms, software development, firmware development, electronics, and advanced system modeling and simulations. If you’re interested in working in a fast-paced environment while taking a design from clean sheet of paper through flight demonstration, ideally with some technology that’s never been flown before, then this is the group for you!Position Responsibilities:
Leadership of the technical team for end-to-end design of electronics, including analog, digital, and power circuits, circuit card design, and parts selection and evaluation
Identification and analysis of customer and system requirements and development of architectural approaches and detailed specifications for various electronic products
Creation and execution of test plans at the card, unit, and payload levels
Reviews of testing and analysis activity to assure compliance to requirements
Identifies, tracks and statuses technical performance measures to measure progress and ensure compliance with requirements
Coordinates engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product
Plans and leads research projects to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements
Interface with supplier management in support of procurement activities
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.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. Top Secret/SCI clearance post-start is required.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
9+ years of Electrical Engineering experience
2+ years of experience leading engineering teams
Experience with designing electronics for space platforms
Experience with digital and/or analog circuit design
Experience with schematic board capture and/or PCB layout
Experience with unit design using high-speed SERDES
Experience testing, troubleshooting and repairing circuit cards and next higher assemblies
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
20+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of experience leading engineering teams
Active U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Experience in leading development of complex hardware/software solutions for space platforms
Experience working with technical teams as a technical SME (Subject Matter Expert)
Experience with electrical design for space-based sensor systems
Experience with design and test of avionics hardware including selection and use of radiation tolerant components
Experience with schematic board capture and/or PCB layout design experience of mixed digital/analog circuit cards
Experience testing, troubleshooting and repairing circuit cards and next higher assemblies using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development tools, Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Multi-meters and custom test fixtures
Experience managing supplier relationships, strategic partnerships and supplier performance
Experience with Xilnx FPGA families including Kintex, Artix, UltraScale or Versal series
Experience writing Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL) code to support test and validation of FPGA functionality and attached physical interfaces
Typical Education/Experience:Subject Matter Expert (Level 5)Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Principal (Level 6)Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years' related work experience, Master+18 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standardRelocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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 first shift.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 Plan Subject Matter Expert: $155,550 - $210,450Summary Pay Plan Principal Level: $190,400 - $257,600Applications for this position will be accepted through March 26th, 2024.Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, 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.Export Control Details: US based job, US Person requiredEqual 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.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.