Overview
Lead Avionics Hardware Engineer – Fighters Mission Systems at Boeing. Location: Berkeley, MO. This position is expected to be 100% onsite and requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (US Citizenship required).
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.
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
* Lead the hardware supplier design team in supporting all Tactical Fighters program needs
* Out brief status to internal Boeing stakeholders/leadership and external customers
* Support subsystem testing on the Mission Systems Hardware
* Support system testing in system integration laboratories
* Support Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis efforts for the Mission Systems Hardware
* Support airworthiness efforts for hardware design, development and implementation
* Experience in full development cycle – requirements development, avionics hardware design & integration, subsystem/system/flight test, system verification, & production/fielding
* Technical problem investigation and resolution experience at subsystem, system, and platform integration level
* Tactical subsystem and platform integration knowledge
* Experience developing platform/subsystem Interface Control Documents, Supplier Statement of Works, and technical platform/subsystem specifications and requirements
* Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, functional diagrams
* Knowledge of Configuration, Change, and Risk Management Processes for Tactical Fighters programs
* Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly design, fabrication, and verification
* Knowledge of avionics box interfaces – MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Serial buses (i.e. RS-170, RS-422 or RS-232), hardware discrete, fiber/ethernet
* Knowledge of Military Standards/Handbook implementations – MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, etc.
* Knowledge of avionics quality inspection and acceptance processes
* Platform and Supplier data requirements development, review, and delivery
* Experience in new Air to Air and Air to Ground weapon capability implementation
* Experience in integrating new Air to Air and Air to Ground weapons onto a fighters platform
* Weapon interface and Nuclear Certification knowledge
* Knowledge of Air to Air engagements – kinematics and employment, guidance
Qualifications
* Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science; 9+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 7+ years with a Master’s degree OR 4+ years with a PhD
* Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience in weapon capability implementation and troubleshooting; experience integrating weapons onto a tactical fighters platform; knowledge of avionics interfaces MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface, Common Flexible Weapon Interface; weapon interface and Nuclear Certification knowledge; knowledge of Air-to-Air engagements – kinematics and employment, guidance; Experience with Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis; continuous learning mindset; strong customer focus and communication skills; ability to be innovative and creative; analytical skills; knowledge of design processes, engineering disciplines, and verification/validation practices; experience developing or integrating avionics or mission systems; experience in requirements verification and validation; experience in team scheduling, resource management, earned value management, risk management, and project management
Additional Information
* Onsite work requirement: 100% onsite at listed location
* Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start is required. This position requires program access, for which U.S. Citizenship is required.
* Export Control: U.S. Person required per export control regulations
* Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility
* Shift: This position is for 1st shift
* Relocation and visa sponsorship: Boeing relocations and sponsorship details per policy
* Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
* Application deadline: Sept. 20, 2025
Compensation
Summary pay range: Level 4: $119,850 - $162,150
Legal and Compliance
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance and requires U.S. Citizenship
Eligibility
Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
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