Wire Installation Engineer (Associate, Experienced and Senior)

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San Antonio, TX, USA
In-Office
92K-185K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Designs and maintains aircraft electrical wiring systems, including cable routing, equipment racks, power panels, antennas, and installation geometry. Collaborates across integrated product teams, resolves manufacturing issues, supports root-cause analysis and nonconformance dispositions, and applies engineering principles and technologies. The role is fully onsite in San Antonio, supports Boeing defense aircraft programs, and requires U.S. citizenship, export-control eligibility, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
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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.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring for a broad range of levels to include Associate, Experienced and Senior Wire Installation Engineer in San Antonio, TX.
This Wire Installation position will support the Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) Division. This requisition is primarily in support of the VC-25B program, based in San Antonio, but there are opportunities to support other MS&B programs such as P8, Tanker and E7.
Wiring is the integration point between the physical aircraft structure and the mission systems capability. As a result, the wiring team gets the opportunity to interface and integrate with almost every other design IPT.
This gives a great opportunity to experience and learn about the whole aircraft and its systems.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas)
  • Participates in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines
  • Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues including support to root cause identification as well as NCR dispositions
  • Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts
  • Works under general supervision
  • Communicate through listening, verbal and written
  • Work in dynamic work setting
  • Consistently multitask and prioritize work statement
  • Patience and resilience in an environment of dynamic change
  • Flexibility, initiative, detail orientation, ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new areas

This position is expected to be 100% onsite in San Antonio, TX.
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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a 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 of experience in wire installation design or in working with electrical equipment
  • 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Experienced (Level 3): 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Senior (Level 4): 9 more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ Years of experience with 3D Modeling/CAD software
  • 5+ Years of experience with wire bundle/electrical design
  • Experience in an engineering environment
  • Familiarity with the 737, 747, or 777 aircraft and systems
  • Experience with FAA certification requirements for electrical design
  • Experience using WIRS
  • Experience with CATIA V5 and ENOVIA

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates
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 and 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: Associate (Level 2) $91,800 - 124,200
Summary pay range: Experienced (Level 3) $112,200 - 151,800
Summary pay range: Senior (Level 4) $136,850 - 185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 03, 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
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.
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

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related equivalent qualification
  • At least 1 year of experience in wire installation design or working with electrical equipment
  • At least 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office products
  • U.S. Person status meeting export-control requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
  • At least 5 years of related work experience for Experienced level
  • At least 9 years of related work experience for Senior level
  • At least 5 years of experience with 3D modeling or CAD software
  • At least 5 years of experience with wire bundle or electrical design
  • Experience in an engineering environment
  • Familiarity with 737, 747, or 777 aircraft and systems
  • Experience with FAA certification requirements for electrical design
  • Experience using WIRS
  • Experience with CATIA V5 and ENOVIA

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