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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Senior Avionics Production Support Engineer – Fighters, in Berkeley, MO.

Position Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expert for Fighters Avionics systems for Production and fleet support operations
• Work directly with manufacturing team and aircrew to identify, diagnose, and solve avionics or electrical related issues
• Direct support of all tactical fighters production and ramp operations in St. Louis, including F-15, F/A-18, T-7, and future fighter programs
• Tests and validates equipment to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Work directly with program management and production ops team in determining next steps and schedule impacts to technical issues
• Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software in the fleet

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.

• 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.
• Tactical Fighters platform knowledge
• Experience with military avionics technology and their associated interfaces, including MIL-STD-1553, Serial buses (i.e. RS-170, RS-422 or RS-232), RF, hardware discrete IO, fiber/ethernet, etc.
• Experience in troubleshooting and fixing complex electrical and avionics systems
• Level 4: 9+ years of experience leading or working similar projects or teams with a Bachelor’s OR 7+ years work-related experience with a Masters OR 4+ years work-related experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Technical problem investigation and resolution experience at platform integration level
• Experience troubleshooting electrical cabling and wire harness issues
• Strong technical coordination between Boeing teams and outside suppliers
• Knowledge of avionics quality inspection and acceptance processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing process
• Experience in avionics software, mission planning, and crypto loading procedures
• Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, functional diagrams
• Subsystem functional and integration test procedure development and execution
• Strong technical coordination skills between Boeing teams and outside suppliers
• Leadership experience in knowledge transfer of subsystem knowledge

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years related work experience, Master+7 years related work experience). 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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:

Level 4: $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 17, 2025

Education

Bachelors 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.