Wire Installation Engineer Featured

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Wiring Installation Engineer (Associate or Experienced) located in Tukwila, WA.

This Wire Design position will support the Mobility & Surveillance (M & S) Division which includes products like P8, Tanker and USAF E7. This requisition is primarily in support of the P8, based in Tukwila, but there are opportunities to support other M & S programs.

As a member of the P8 Wiring Integrated Product Team (IPT) you will be working in a highly dynamic team environment. You will have the opportunity to integrate with the full production value stream, from Engineering to Shop Floor, to successfully execute both post-production modification and well as standard production to the P8 aircraft.

Wiring is the integration point between the physical aircraft structure and the mission systems capability. As a result, the wiring team gets the opportunity to interface and integrate with almost every design IPT. This gives a great opportunity to experience and learn about the whole aircraft and its systems. This role involves developing, integrating and maintaining critical electrical cable/wire harness detail, assembly and installation designs. This includes integrating the functional system requirements into an efficient logical and physical wire harness architecture throughout the airplane. The primary focus in this role will be implementing the wire bundle specifications that align to the systems performance and design requirements. Considering such requirements as proper materials and parts selection based on electrical and environmental properties, functional separation based on systems safety and failure analysis, and efficient build processes, all while ensuring that Safety and Quality are the number 1 priority.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs

• Develops basic/complex statements of work, metrics, schedules, and budgets

• Analyzes results and supports design reviews

• Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests)

• Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities

• Supports the development of statements of work

• Assists in the technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection

• Analyzes functional and physical input to assure development of complete integrated design

• Must possess good organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Travel as needed to support various test activities (less than 10%)

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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

• 3+ or more years experience in aerospace systems or wiring

• Willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic and/or electrical engineering

• 3+ years of experience in CATIA V5/ENOVIA/PDM

• Experience designing or supporting electrical wire harness installations

• Understanding of wire separation requirements and other EME considerations

• Basic ECAT experience

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:

Level 2:  $75,650 - & $102,350

Level 3: $90,350 – $123,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 06, 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

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.