Thermal Lab Electrical Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Job Description

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Within BR&T’s Mission System Technologies (MST) organization, Boeing’s Advanced Computing Technology (ACT) team performs innovation, development and maturation of Advanced Computing and its associated subordinate technologies.

Boeing Research and Technology is looking for a Thermal Lab Electrical Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior) based in El Segundo, CA.

In pursuit of Boeing's research and business interests, the successful candidate will :

Work on world class, next generation disruptive technologies across the enterprise and at business partners and teammate facilities to develop, document, analyze, and test operational, functional, and environmental requirements of non-recurring development research systems.

Analyze customer and system requirements to develop basic architectural approaches for industrial control systems, instrumentation, process control and automation.

Provide high impact and innovative solutions to complex technical problems arising from the operation of a facility employing industrial programable logic controllers (PLCs)

Maintain, troubleshoot and identify lab system improvements, thru the development of detailed designs consistent with existing system requirements and specifications.

Work both independently and as part of a dynamic team environment alongside world-class research scientists and engineers.

Provide critical support and independent review of the work performed by teammates.

Position Responsibilities :

Maintain industrial instrumentation and control equipment in an refrigeration system laboratory

Support lab operations teams, including identifying and developing new instrumentation schema to improve safety and efficiency.

Perform lab start-up and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control equipment

Partner with researchers and technology experts in understanding technology development current state and future goals in order to inform test efforts

Integrate technologies under development with larger system operations and determine impacts to interfaces, integration techniques, manufacturability and integrated system testing.

Support modeling and analysis reviews and lab demonstrations.

Work on world class, next generation disruptive technologies across the Boeing enterprise and at business partners and teammate facilities to develop, document, analyze, and test operational, functional, and environmental requirements of non-recurring development research systems

Work both independently and as part of a dynamic team environment alongside world-class research scientists and engineers

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

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Experience in new technology or product / capability development

4+ years of experience in troubleshooting PLC control systems and process instrumentation

Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical personnel at all organization levels including suppliers and customers

4+ years of experience with design and implementing industrial electrical control panel layouts and electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, compliant with industry standards

Education / experience in 1 or more of the following AutoCAD Electrical, Safety Instrumented Systems - Functional Safety Engineer Certification, National Electrical Code (NEC), UL508A, ISA standards, and IEC

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC), UL508A, ISA standards, and IEC

Extensive test experience and troubleshooting activities

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical in developing control panel layouts and wiring schematics

Experience with design and configuration of HMI and SCADA applications

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 for Mid-Level : $104,550 – $141,450

Summary pay range for Senior : $126,650 – $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 20, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 an active U.S. Top Secret / SCI 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.