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Lead Wire Design & Install Engineer

Boeing logoBoeing$146,200–$197,800/yrEl Segundo, CAFull-timePosted 2d ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Top Secret clearance.

The posting offers relocation. More space jobs with relocation

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About the role

Lead Wire Design & Install Engineer

Company

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated Lead Wire Design & Install Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The Wire Harness Engineering Group is part of Boeing Space and Launch, In-Space Vehicles organization, which manages the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense and other missions.

This position will develop, document, and maintain wire harness detail designs to establish the mechanical design, manufacture, and installation of wire harness products and components. This position coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's systems and mechanical requirements, guide product design and verifies systems functional integrity by using analytical methods, such as schematic validation tools and processes, hand calculations, design reviews and other analysis tools (CEEDS, CAWS, Mentor Capital, CREO, etc.) throughout the product life cycle. The position will be part of a small team of wire harness engineers to provide support, mentorship, and help define priorities. This position is located in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities

  • Support system design, integration, and verification activities across multiple platforms and subsystems
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, interface control documents, and integration plans
  • Perform system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution to ensure operational readiness
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and test engineers to resolve integration challenges
  • Mentor early career engineers as appropriate
  • Participate in design reviews, test planning, and execution to validate system performance
  • Provide technical support and training to internal teams and government customers as needed
  • Maintain compliance with security, configuration management, and changing control processes
  • Attend daily engineering and program meetings to coordinate integration efforts and report status
  • Maintain professional demeanor while working in high-pressure environments with senior officials and stakeholders

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • This position requires the ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
  • 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
  • 5 + years of experience with wire harness, electrical and/or mechanical design
  • 3+ years of experience leading technical projects and teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • 5+ years of experience in wire harness design, manufacturing and/or integration experience
  • Experience in manufacturing, specializing in wire harness
  • 3+ years of experience with computer aided design (CAD) tools for the design of mechanical components/assemblies
  • Ability to lead and understand schematic details
  • Understanding of EMI/EMC separation for wire design

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 Senior (Level 4): $146,200.00 - $197,800.00

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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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.

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About Boeing

Starliner, the SLS core stage, the X-37B and the Space Station, inside an aerospace prime.

El Segundo is home to Boeing's small satellite factory, run by its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems, on a Boeing site of about 1 million square feet. (Source: Via Satellite)

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