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Avionics Hardware Engineer – Fighters Mission Systems at BOEING summary:

The Avionics Hardware Engineer specializes in the design, integration, testing, and analysis of avionics systems for fighter aircraft, including mission computers and weapon interface units. This role leads hardware supplier teams to meet program requirements through the full product lifecycle and supports multiple tactical fighter programs. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders, compliance with security clearances, and expertise in electronic system design and verification.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking is seeking an Avionics Hardware Engineer – Fighters Mission Systems located in Berkeley, MO.

This engineering position is supporting the exciting Fighters platforms, specifically subsystem design, integration, test, and analysis of new and existing Mission Systems Avionics equipment.

The Avionics equipment will include effort involving Computers (Mission, Safety, and Fuel), High Speed Network Switches, and Stores Management Weapon Interface Units. This position will support numerous Fighters program customers and the ability to execute multiple contractual schedules concurrently.

This role will lead hardware supplier design teams in supporting all Tactical Fighters program needs and brief status to internal and external customers or stakeholders. Throughout the entire development cycle, this engineering role will support conceptual design, detailed design, subsystem testing, system testing, flight testing, and system verification efforts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
• Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Oversees the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
• Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs.
• Makes recommendations for technology investments.

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 US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.

• A 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, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years of work-related experience with Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Continuous learning mindset
• Strong customer focus/Business Acumen and communication skills
• Ability to be innovative and creative
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Design / Produce Process, Safety Awareness, Quality, Systems Thinking, Engineering Processes, Design Concepts & Techniques
• Engineering Knowledge/Comprehension, Electronic/Electrical Domain, Analog/Digital Signal Processing, Certification & Qualification,
• Knowledge of Circuit Design, Electronic System Design, Requirements, Hardware/Software Development, EMI/EMC, Requirements management, configuration management, project engineering, project management, earned value management, Regression Testing, Anomaly Reporting
• Experience developing or integrating avionics or mission systems,
• Experience in requirements verification and validation
• Experience developing/maintaining team schedules, resource management, earned value management, risk management, and project management

Typical Education/ Experience:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

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 1st 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 range :

Level 3: $96,050 - $129,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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 required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal 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.

Keywords:

avionics engineering, hardware design, mission systems, fighter aircraft, systems integration, hardware testing, electronic system design, supplier management, defense aerospace, security clearance

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Interim role, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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