Associate Electrical Design & Analysis Engineer

Associate Electrical Design & Analysis Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking an Associate Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer to join their team in Patuxent, Maryland.

The selected candidate will provide engineering support that focuses on the V-22 Flight Control System. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining the V-22 Flight Control System (FCS) from an engineering perspective, loading Flight Controls software, participating in pre/post flight briefings, and answering squawks from test flights.  To effectively accomplish these tasks, this position must develop a good overall understanding of the V-22 FCS design, consisting of mechanical, hydro-mechanical, electronic, and software components. 

This role requires rapid problem‑solving, strong systems‑level understanding of the V‑22 FCS, and effective collaboration with government and civilian team members in a test‑flight environment.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Works with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements

• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements

• Perform engineering troubleshooting and sustainment for the V-22 Flight Control System across mechanical, hydro‑mechanical, electronic, and software domains

• Load, configure, and verify flight control software and associated avionics configurations for test aircraft

• Support and actively participate in pre‑flight and post‑flight briefings; document findings and recommended actions

• Diagnose flight test squawks, generate engineering dispositions, and coordinate corrective actions with cross‑functional teams

• Develop and maintain a systems‑level understanding of FCS architecture, interfaces, and performance characteristics

• Coordinate work with government customers, test pilots, maintainers, and other engineering stakeholders in a team environment

• Produce clear technical reports, test logs, and handover documentation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only

• 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

• 1 or more years of experience with fixed-wing and/or rotary wing aircraft platform

• Experience working in hardware systems test or design, lab testing, or systems engineering role

• Experience in Flight Control Systems

• Experience working with aircraft Systems Integration such as avionics, flight controls and other mechanical systems

• Physical ability to evacuate an aircraft, bend, stoop, or work in confined areas on an aircraft

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

• 3 or more years of experience in fixed or rotary wing flight testing, or in engineering design technology or engineering test discipline

• Ability to work on or near a flight test aircraft with or without rotors turning (but not in flight)

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.

Travel:

This position will require occasional travel to Philadelphia to support program objectives.

Shift:

This position is primarily 1st shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements for aircraft support.

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 Associate Level: $98,600 - $133,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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