Electrical Network and Digital Connectivity System Design Engineer (Senior or Principal)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Network and Connected Digital System Design Engineer (Senior or Principal) to join the team in Everett, Washington.

Position Overview :

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network systems and digital connectivity solutions to support our cutting-edge aerospace projects. All projects center on the translation of concepts and high-level requirements to specific architectures and operational specifications including the physical integration of electrical systems and components into our complex airplanes. Work with a worldwide supplier base and leverage customer collaboration to implement high quality and service ready system hardware and software. Validate designs through both laboratory and airplane testing. Work with aircraft systems from initial concept through certification, delivery, and through their production life. This is a hub requisition within Network and Digital Connectivity systems which includes but is not limited to Onboard Network Systems, Onboard Crew Wireless Connectivity, Offboard Communication Systems, Base Station E-Enabling, End-to-End Architecture testing and more.

Position Responsibilities :

Responsibilities may vary based on project assignments and team priorities; not all listed duties may be assigned to every individual in this role :

• Works with customers and suppliers to develop and document complex electrical system requirements, including evaluation of operational use cases
• Analyzes and translates requirements into system, hardware and software designs and interface specifications
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Defines and configures lab setup, participates in Flight Test evaluation of Connectivity & Network Systems.
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• Provides support and solves problems concerning hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle
• Experience managing part obsolescence and associated risk mitigation
• Researches specific technology advances for potential application to company business needs and drive innovation
• Lead and mentor engineers within the organization
• Work with external organizations within Boeing's Commercial Airplanes, Global Service, and Test & Evaluation organizations to establish holistic end to end functions that can be verified
• Utilize Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) to develop architecture mapping and set the stage for simulated test environments
• Create software scripts to support and / or automate testing procedures and analysis
• Evaluate the performance, reliability, and stability of connectivity IP links (wired or wireless)
• Lead execution of Technical Service Agreements (TSAs) for Offboard Connectivity

Work Authorization :

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Everett, WA.

This role requires travel to the Seattle Lab and other Puget Sound sites up to 10% of the time.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Preferred Qualification (Desired Skills / Experience) :

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.

Union :

This is a union-represented position.

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 bar

gaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range :

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 22, 2025

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.