Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME)

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in North Charleston, SC is seeking an Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME) to join the 787 Electronic Systems team. You will lead development and sustainment of avionics and modular avionics across the product lifecycle in a demanding production environment.

Required are a BS in Engineering and 14+ years of related experience, with strong leadership and systems integration skills; preference for DO-254/DO-178/ARP-4754 experience and aviation certifications. Relocation offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 14+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace hardware development and qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-driven requirements and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Translate requirements into system architecture and interface specifications.
• Oversee testing and validation to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Supervise supplier performance for system integration and compliance.
• Research technology advances for potential application to business needs.
• Advise on technology investments.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Requirements development

System integration

Mentorship/leadership

Aerospace electronics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

DO-254

DO-297

ARP-4754

DO-178

ARINC 429 & 664

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME) – Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)

To join the 787 Electronic Systems (Avionics, Integrated Modular Avionics, Network Systems, & Electrical Subsystems) team located in North Charleston, South Carolina.

As a member of the Electronic Systems team at BSC, you will develop and support these systems and their components in a sustaining production environment. Project examples include addressing design obsolescence, developing product improvements, supporting production build and test, supporting new customer introduction, and supporting the in-service fleet.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
• Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Oversees the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements. Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs.
• Makes recommendations for technology investments.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware Development & Qualification
• Experience with DO-297 Integrated Modular Avionics Development & Qualification
• Experience with ARP-4754 Systems Development & Qualification
• Experience with DO-178 Airborne Software Development & Qualification
• Engineering Requirement definition / verification
• Commercial Aerospace certification experience
• Experience w/ ARINC 429 & 664
• Successful track record of mentorship and formal/informal leadership

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 several 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 SME (Level 5):

$164,900 - $223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 30, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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.

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.