Experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer

The Boeing Company; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Tukwila, WA is seeking an Experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer for the P-8 program, focusing on Electrical Power Generation and Secondary Power Distribution systems. You will collaborate with suppliers and the program wiring team to design, test, and support lab and flight activities.

Responsibilities include developing requirements, system architectures, hardware designs, and ensuring airworthiness compliance while coordinating across teams and vendors onsite.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• BS Engineering or related field required; electrical/mechanical/aerospace focus preferred.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in relevant domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document complex electrical system requirements for EPGS and SPDS components and software.
• Translate requirements into system architecture, hardware designs, and interface specs.
• Test and validate designs to ensure they meet operational and functional requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure integration and conformance with requirements.
• Troubleshoot fielded hardware/software across the product lifecycle.
• Prepare and update SCDs, IDDs, and ICDs as needed.
• Compile documents to demonstrate compliance with airworthiness requirements including ELA.
• Maintain relationships with teammates, peers, and supplier counterparts.
• Report progress and escalate issues to the manager as required.

Skills

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) Organization has an exciting opportunity and immediate need on the P-8 Program for an Experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer in Tukwila, WA.

As a member of the P-8 Electrical Power Engineering team you will be working in a highly dynamic team environment developing electrical power design for both the aircraft primary power system - Electrical Power Generation System (EPGS) and the aircraft secondary power system - Secondary Power Distribution System (SPDS). This position requires working with suppliers to provide qualified hardware as well as working with the program wiring team to design the aircraft power system and will support lab test, aircraft build, flight test, and operational support.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements for EPGS and SPDS components and software.
• Analyzes and translates requirements into system architecture, hardware designs, and interface specifications.
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements in the development and production of EPGS and SPDS components and software.
• Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot P-8 EPGS and SPDS; Authors and updates Specification Control Drawings (SCDs), Interface Design Descriptions (IDDs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Compile and review documents to demonstrate compliance with relevant electrical systems related airworthiness requirements including Electrical load analysis (ELA) documents.
• Develops and maintains relationships with teammates, peers, and supplier counterparts.
• Reports progress and elevates issues to manager as required.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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.
• 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.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with aircraft electrical systems design.
• Experience compiling ELA, ICD, and System Definition Document (SDD).
• Experience with aircraft power systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

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.

Union:

This is a SPEEA union-represented position.

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: $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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 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.