Associate or Mid-level Electrical Network and Digital Connectivity System Design Engineer

Associate or Mid-level Electrical Network and Digital Connectivity System Design Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000413407

Date Posted:

2024-02-12

Location:

USA - Everett, WA, USA - Seattle, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Commercial Airplanes in Everett and Seattle, Washington is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Electrical Network and Digital Connectivity System Design Engineer to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network systems and digital connectivity solutions to support our cutting-edge aerospace projects. All projects center on the translation of concepts and high-level requirements to specific architectures and operational specifications including the physical integration of electrical systems and components into our complex airplanes. Work with a worldwide supplier base and leverage customer collaboration to implement high quality and service ready system hardware and software. Validate designs through both laboratory and airplane testing. Work with aircraft systems from initial concept through certification, delivery, and through their production life. This position will be assigned to work within Network and Digital Connectivity systems which includes but is not limited to Onboard Network Systems, Onboard Crew Wireless Connectivity, Ground Offboard Communication, Base Station E-Enabling, End-to-End Architecture testing and more.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and documents moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements
• Designs hardware, software and interface specifications
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Assists in monitoring supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• Solves problems concerning fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle
• Researches specific technology advances for potential application to company business needs
• Participate as a contributing member to any airplane installation designs and certification efforts for Network and Digital Connectivity Systems and Airplane Programs
• Work with external organizations within Boeing’s Commercial Airplanes, Global Service, and Test & Evaluation organizations to establish holistic end to end functions that can be verified
• Engage with airline customers to understand their intended use of Cabin and Network Systems solutions
• Develop operational use cases of systems and how to evaluate them
• Utilize Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) to develop architecture mapping and set the stage for simulated test environments
• Develop and execute detailed, integrated test procedures/plans
• Define and configure Lab setup for Testing
• Participate in Flight Test evaluation of Connectivity and Network Systems
• Create software scripts to support and/or automate testing procedures and analysis
• Evaluate the performance, reliability, and stability of connectivity IP links (wired or wireless)

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

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited course of study in engineering or computer science,  
• 2+ years of experience working in an electrical design engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree.
• Experience within Electrical Systems hardware and software design.
• Familiarity with engineering processes and methods.
• Knowledge of FAA certification.
• Experience with system design and integration during an airplane development program.
• Experience working with cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated project management skills within a fast paced highly integrated environment.
• Experience with Model Based Development tools.
• Computer Networking,
• Linux topology,
• Bash,
• Batch,
• Python,
• troubleshooting/debugging,
• digital communication

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 2 (Associate)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistr