Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently 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.

This position represents Boeing P-8 engineering as an integral part of a multi-disciplined team. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and technical subject matter experts.

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support for the troubleshooting and resolution of mission systems issues for the P-8 aircraft, focusing on avionics and electrical systems. Systems will include but not limited to electrical/electronic, communication & navigation, flight control & avionics systems, mission systems, landing gear, APU, Hydraulic, Fuel, Environmental, and engine 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.
• This is a technical position working closely with US Navy customer, requiring engineering coordination, independence and technical acumen and frequent interaction with US Military personnel.
• Represent P-8 fleet and advocate for customer priorities at internal Boeing meetings.
• This position requires coordination and communication with P-8 engineering personnel in Boeing Global Services (BGS), Boeing Defense and Space (BDS), and Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) at all levels.
• Travel to other P-8 Operational base locations may be required.

This position will have a home location in Tukwila, WA and potential for long-term assignments of up to 2 years in Jacksonville, FL.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location(s). Boeing office in Tukwila, WA; NAS Whidbey Island, WA; NAS Jacksonville, FL

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 10+ years of experience in avionics/electrical systems in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with P-8 (or similar systems) fleet support or aircraft system design
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• 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.