Hardware Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Hardware Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Hardware Engineer based in Long Beach, CA, to support the development and sustainment of our avionics lab and related test activities. You'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of the aerospace industry. Our current initiatives include developing an integrated test lab for flight hardware, avionics, and flight simulators. Major programs include AvionX, C-17 and others.

As a Hardware Engineer in BT&E, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of lab hardware and sustainment of new and legacy units. In addition, you will document requirements, develop and maintain test articles and interfaces in support of various programs using the lab. Additionally, you will perform seamless hardware and software integration ensuring all systems work harmoniously together to support qualification and provide support in troubleshooting and resolving lab issues of new and legacy test equipment.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate level Hardware Engineers.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in gathering and analyzing requirements for test measurement systems
• Assist in the development of test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition to perform the test within the constraints of the test plan
• Develop solutions to calibration systems problems of limited scope and impact
• Perform data analysis, develop and utilize data processing tools
• Design simple component level hardware or software
• Use analytical tools to verify the design. Verifies collection of complete data set
• Maintain test logs, prepares simple test reports and archives data
• Review test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
• Prepare and publish test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
• Present test results to internal and external customers
• Archive data and reports
• Work under direct supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Experience with electronic hardware testing and troubleshooting
• Experience with testing in the realms of Software and Electronic Hardware development
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Proficient in reading and interpreting top assembly and detail level wire drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 or more years of experience working with electrical data bus interface standards (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, RS-232)
• 1 or more years of experience working with MIL-STD Connectors such as D38999
• Experience with generating electrical drawings using AutoCAD or Visio
• Experience with hardware configuration control and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, TeamCenter).
• Experience in the creation of Statement of Work and estimates, plans, schedules and corrective action
• Experience in developing hardware verification plans, test procedures and test environments, as well as executing the test procedures and documenting test results
• Great teammate, able to work in collaborative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

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 emp