C-17 Data Analytics Engineer

Boeing; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy ass

Nonprofit gift match

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Boeing Global Services (BGS) on-site data engineer role supporting the C-17 fleet via the ADR Analytics Service Contract in Long Beach, CA. You will transform avionics and post-flight data into actionable insights to support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and dispositions for customers.

The position emphasizes on-site work in Long Beach with a competitive total rewards package including strong pay bands, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in aircraft avionics/electronics or computer network/information systems, or aircraft flight simulator training device maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Process and assess the integrity of ADR raw data.
• Analyze system malfunctions by decoding Mil-Std-1553B and ARINC-429 bus data.
• Review post-flight data to support troubleshooting and aircraft health management.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design non-conformances.
• Develop algorithms to enable more efficient data mining and help identify and prevent system failures.
• Provide written dispositions and recommendations to C-17 customers, including Product Notifications and Technical Requests.
• Support Customer Program Management Review meetings.
• Work with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Python

R

Java

VB

C#

ARINC 429

MIL-Std-1553B

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/related field

Job description

Join Boeing Global Services (BGS) as an on-site data engineer supporting the C-17 Globemaster III fleet through the Aircraft Data Reasoner Data (ADR) Analytics Service Contract. In this role, you will help turn avionics and post-flight information into actionable insights, supporting troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and customer-ready dispositions. This position is based in Long Beach, CA (onsite) and offers a competitive total rewards package.

Responsibilities

• Process and assess the integrity of ADR raw data.
• Analyze system malfunctions by decoding Mil-Std-1553B and/or ARINC-429 bus data.
• Review post-flight data to support troubleshooting and aircraft health management.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design non-conformances.
• Develop algorithms to enable more efficient data mining and help identify and prevent system and component failures.
• Provide written dispositions and recommendations to C-17 customers, including Product Notifications and Technical Requests.
• Support Customer Program Management Review meetings.
• Work with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participate in design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 3+ years of experience in aircraft flight simulator training device maintenance, or experience in aircraft avionics/electronics or computer network and information systems.

Tools and technologies

• Python, R, Java, VB, C#
• ARINC 429, MIL-Std-1553B, binary, two’s complement, hex floating point, octal, ASCII

Pay and benefits

Salary range (base pay):

• Experienced Level (Level 3): $96,050 - $150,650
• Lead Level (Level 4): $118,150 - $182,850
• Senior Level (Level 5): $143,650 - $224,250

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program that pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Additional details

• Travel: may be required up to 10%.
• Shift: 1st shift.
• Relocation: relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.
• Security clearance: ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start required.
• Visa sponsorship: employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• U.S. export control: this position requires U.S. export control compliance; a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required (US based job).
• Drug-free workplace: post offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in Boeing policies.
• Conflict of interest: successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• Equal opportunity employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted until Nov. 13, 2026.