Electronic and Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer
Boeing
About the Role
Boeing Global Services (BGS) Engineering team is hiring an Electronic and Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) to support the C-17 Globemaster 3 program at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. This role provides embedded USAF Field and Product Review Engineering support, acting as an integral part of a multi-disciplined team on the C-17 Globemaster 3 sustainment contract (G3).
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Quick Access Recorder (QAR) data to diagnose complex avionics and electrical system anomalies.
- Analyze flight data logs to isolate root causes of system failures and intermittent electrical issues.
- Decode and interpret parametric flight data to troubleshoot onboard electrical, communication, and navigation systems.
- Apply knowledge of Boeing C-17 design and engineering principles to assess and resolve operational issues throughout the aircraft’s lifecycle.
- Apply engineering principles and experience to research technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer.
- Develop and release interim and permanent engineering dispositions to ensure aircraft airworthiness, operational safety, and effectiveness.
- Utilize innovative approaches to solve complex nonconforming conditions.
- Identify, document, and analyze reported problems and communicate deviations that could impact design intent and safety.
- Provide design phase subject matter expertise by supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participating in design reviews.
- Coordinate activities for on-site disabled aircraft repair/recovery teams, safety or accident investigation boards, and aircraft maintenance recovery teams.
- Develop customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Develop and implement technical training curriculum for internal and external customers.
- Develop and implement product/process improvements.
- Repair and troubleshoot aircraft electrical, electronic, and avionics systems with MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 429 data bus architecture.
- Perform all cyber security functions located on location.
- Interact with Active Military personnel and C-17 Special Program Office (SPO) engineering personnel.
- Demonstrate a strong "can-do" attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks under pressure.
- Exhibit a flexible approach to resolving competing demands without compromising technical or programmer integrity.
- Analyze data and perform data management.
- Able to work any shift, overtime, and a flexible schedule, including possible rotating weekend coverage.
- Able to work in a high-tempo environment and function in a demanding on-call, around-the-clock environment.
- Travel to C-17 Depot or operating locations to assist with operation, maintenance, and recovery of aircraft.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Electrical engineering classification experience.
- Experience in electrical systems design and analysis.
- Experience working with Test Readiness Reviews, Design Reviews and/or Technical Working Groups.
- Experience in systems engineering, integration and testing.
- Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ Certification within 90 days of start.
- MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 429 data bus architecture.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
- Proficiency in using flight data analysis software (e.g., IGS, AGS, FlightDataPeople, or proprietary OEM tools).
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and correlate flight recorder data logs with wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Proven track record of translating raw data recorder telemetry into actionable maintenance and engineering troubleshooting steps.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with data analytics and various methods.
- Strong customer focus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
- 1+ years’ experience working in an Electrical engineering classification.
- 1+ years’ experience in electrical systems design and analysis.
- 1+ years’ experience working with Test Readiness Reviews, Design Reviews and/or Technical Working Groups.
- 1+ years’ experience in systems engineering, integration and testing.
- Preferred: 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience.
- Preferred: CompTIA Security+ certified (or similar certification meeting DoD Directive 8570.01 Certification Requirements).
- Preferred: Active U.S. Security Clearance.
- Required for Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. • 120.62.
- Ability to obtain an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start.