Electronic & Electrical Technical Designer

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Tukwila, WA, USA
In-Office
88K-118K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Designs, validates, documents, and maintains electrical and mechanical systems for P-8 aircraft sensor subsystems, including radar, electronic warfare, and electro-optical/infrared systems. Leads drawing and configuration control, installation and part design, testing, supplier coordination, production and flight-line support, nonconformance resolution, and factory troubleshooting. Supports project planning, proposals, requirements management, and cross-functional engineering activities while working onsite and handling occasional alternate shifts or overtime.
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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) organization is seeking aMission Systems Technical Designer to join the Sensors Systems team within the P-8 Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) reporting to the Sensors Systems Manager. This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.
As a Technical Designer on the Sensors team within P-8 Mission Systems Hardware, you will be responsible for sensor subsystems including electro-optical/infrared, electronic warfare, radar, signals intelligence, and surveillance/identification. You will be responsible for validating engineering system design and functionality of those systems, documenting and maintaining configuration design control, along with the release of engineering documentation on the P-8 aircraft.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Lead, develop, maintain, and release electrical/mechanical drawings, systems designs or engineering documentation and data.
  • Manage, interpret and develop design requirements. Use design tools to document and maintain configuration design control.
  • Manage, create, develop and maintain complex systems designs by preparing design layouts, modifying existing designs and integrating systems elements.
  • Validate complex engineering system design and functionality.
  • Lead the process for product installation designs and part designs ranging from simple to complex.
  • Coordinate activities and products with cross-functional groups, internal partners and external suppliers.
  • Provide production build support to the factory and fleet, including production test information and disposition of subsystem nonconformance.
  • Flexibly support Factory and Flight Line activity by adjusting work hours or working overtime as needed (including 2nd shift and weekends).
  • Review supplier drawing changes impacting production, such as obsolete part updates and design improvements.
  • Manage critical supplier performance to ensure compliance with requirements and maintain Source Control Drawing accuracy.
  • Support project management by coordinating work statements, budgets, schedules, and conducting reviews.
  • Generate major proposal sections to support new business development.
  • Define and conduct critical tests to validate sensor design performance against requirements.

This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.
This position requires an Active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Active U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Associate's degree in a related field.
  • 6 or more years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven technical design experience in aviation and aerospace industries.
  • Experience with product configuration management.
  • Knowledge of high-frequency RF, digital, power, and analog test systems.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multi-discipline teams.
  • Physical ability to lift test/cable equipment up to 35 lbs and navigate stairs.
  • Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts to meet production and lab schedules.
  • Familiarity with basic UNIX/Linux command line operations.
  • Experience leading Factory/Flightline/Lab Technicians in fault isolation and troubleshooting of electrical wire assemblies and military electronic line replaceable units.
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams to locate connectors and wire bundles on aircraft.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESci).

Conflict of Interest:Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 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 4: $87,550-$118,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 16, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Associate's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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.

Skills Required

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. citizenship and U.S. Person status for export control compliance
  • Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent
  • Six or more years of related work experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Technical design experience in aviation or aerospace industries
  • Product configuration management experience
  • Knowledge of high-frequency RF, digital, power, and analog test systems
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to lift test and cable equipment up to 35 pounds and navigate stairs
  • Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts
  • Basic UNIX/Linux command-line familiarity
  • Experience leading technicians in fault isolation and troubleshooting of electrical wire assemblies and military electronic line replaceable units
  • Ability to read and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and MESci

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Boeing says most nonunion employees receive a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of pay with immediate vesting. Eligible employees may also qualify for a student-loan-related 401(k) match feature.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical offerings include preventive care, doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, and behavioral health services, alongside dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance. This breadth is consistently described across Boeing’s published benefits materials.
  • Parental & Family Support — Eligible employees are offered 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave. Adoption and surrogacy assistance are also described, subject to program limits and eligibility rules.

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