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Experienced Avionics Hardware Engineer - Fighters Mission Systems

Boeing
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Dec 2025
💰 $129,200/yr

About the role

Experienced Avionics Hardware Engineer - Fighters Mission Systems

Company:

The Boeing Company

BDS is a global leader in the development, production, maintenance and enhancement of fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft, commercial and government satellites, human spaceflight programs and weapons. Key markets include aeronautics, space and weapons. Core capabilities are in development, production and mission enabling upgrades of integrated solutions.  BDS delivers the most digitally advanced, simply and efficiently produced and intelligently supported solutions to its customers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Overall subject matter expert and technical lead engineer for the Mission and Safety Computers hardware for requirements development, avionics subsystem and system design, integration, subsystem/system/flight test, system verification, production/fielding, and supplier oversight
  • Lead the hardware supplier design team in supporting all Tactical Fighters program needs
  • Develop interface control documents describing mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces
  • Perform technical problem investigation and resolution at subsystem, system, and platform integration levels
  • Perform weapon capability development, implementation, and integration onto a fighter’s platform
  • Out brief status to internal Boeing stakeholders/leadership and external customers
  • Support subsystem testing on the Mission Systems Hardware
  • Support system testing in ESIL and during Flight Test
  • Support Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis efforts for the Mission Systems Hardware
  • Support airworthiness efforts for hardware design, development and implementation

 Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • 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
  • Level 4: 9+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 7+ years of work-related experience with a Masters OR 3+ years of work-related experience with a PhD
  • Knowledge of Military Standards/Handbook implementations – MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, etc.
  • Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, functional diagrams
  • Tactical Fighters platform knowledge, including subsystem and platform integration
  • Experience mentoring, coaching and leading technical projects and teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Knowledge of Core Processing, Image/Display/Video Processing, Built-In Test Requirements, and Safety Computing
  • Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly design, fabrication, and verification
  • Knowledge of avionics box interfaces – MIL-STD-1553, Serial buses, RS-170/RS-422/RS-232, hardware discrete, fiber/ethernet
  • Knowledge of avionics quality inspection and acceptance processes
  • Knowledge of Software Requirements, Software Environments, and Platform Operational Flight Program development
  • Experience working closely with United States Government and aircrew
  • Tools/application familiarity – DOORS, MSOSA/Cameo, Teamcenter, MS Office & Project, etc.

 This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Shift:

This position is for 1st Shift

 Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

 Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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