Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Company:
The Boeing Company

Location:

Tukwila, WA (Domestic Temporary Assignment in Jacksonville, FL)

Position: 100% onsite at the listed location.

Benefits:
Transportation benefits and domestic temporary assignment (DTA) based on eligibility.

• Provide expert support for the troubleshooting and resolution of mission systems issues for the P-8 aircraft, focusing on avionics and electrical systems. Systems include, but are not limited to, electrical/electronic, communication & navigation, flight control & avionics systems, mission systems, landing gear, APU, hydraulic, fuel, environmental, and engine systems.
• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve difficult, intermittent, chronic, or complex system problems consistent with operational protocols through the P-8 aircraft lifecycle.
• Work under minimal direction to support US Navy customers with troubleshooting efforts to diagnose and resolve mission system faults for in‑service P-8 fleet.
• Augment standard troubleshooting and repair technologies with innovative approaches.
• Document troubleshooting and repair solutions and supporting data in both Boeing internal and US Navy customer computing systems as applicable.
• Lead enhancements, improvements, and revisions to P-8 fleet command media; support updates to operational procedures and documentation relevant to P-8 in‑service fleet to drive engineering disposition process efficiencies and mitigate recurrent or repeat technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and represent P-8 fleet, advocating for customer priorities at internal Boeing meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with P-8 engineering personnel in Boeing Global Services (BGS), Boeing Defense and Space (BDS), and Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) at all levels.

• 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.
• 10+ years of full‑time aerospace industry experience within Avionics and/or Electrical Systems.
• Experience with P-8 (or similar systems) fleet support or aircraft system design.

• Experience working in a cross‑functional environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, flight operations, and airworthiness requirements.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience with maritime surveillance systems.
• Experience working on P‑8 Increment 3 Block 2 (I3B2) or similar modification programs.
• Familiarity with technical aspects of the P‑8 aircraft and its mission systems.
• Experience with P‑8 Mission Systems, Flight Testing System Support, Production Support, or Fleet Support.
• Experience working commercial derivative aircraft (CDA) avionics systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical, electronic, and avionics systems.
• Experience directly supporting customers at customer facilities with minimal oversight.
• Experience with aircraft systems and/or mechanical systems troubleshooting.
• Experience analyzing aircraft data from various onboard recording systems.
• Familiarity with airplane flight manuals, aircraft maintenance manuals, fault isolation manuals, fault reporting manuals, power plant buildup manuals, wiring diagram manuals, and/or system schematic manuals.
• Active US clearance.

• Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process required.
• Drug‑free workplace; post‑offer applicants and employees subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met.
• Union‑represented position.
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America).
• Security clearance: ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance with interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post‑start.
• No visa sponsorship.
• Safety Sensitive:
  No.

Summary pay range: $146,200 – $197,800.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Eligible employees may 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 programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

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. EEO is the law.