Lead or Senior Electrical Engineer

Boeing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Lead or Senior Electrical Engineer (RE) for Avionics Design. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, own the technical direction, and oversee development, design, production, and testing of a new avionics platform.

A strong background in power systems, flight computers, and sensors is essential. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 9+ years of related experience, with 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Aeronautical) or related field
• 9+ years related experience or equivalent
• 5+ years leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Experience with circuit card assembly design and bring up
• Experience supporting or managing engineering release processes
• Experience mentoring early career engineers
• Knowledge of power distribution, airborne power, flight computers, IMUs, and sensor power architectures
• Active US clearance (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Establish proactive technical oversight and risk management across the team
• Lead requirement, function, and interface development for a new Avionics system
• Present data at Design Reviews, product Acceptance and Qualification Reviews
• Guide technical path for product definition and execution
• Be accountable to IPT Lead and Program CE for the Avionics system
• Provide technical authority over development, design, production, and test of the Avionics system

Skills

Team leadership

Circuit design

Power distribution

Avionics systems

Milestone reviews

Mentoring

US citizenship

Electrical engineering

System integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Aero)

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB

Mentor Graphics Expedition

HyperLynx

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.

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 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead or Senior Electrical Engineer (RE) for Avionics Design in Huntsville, Alabama. As the avionics Lead EE you will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the successful design and manufacturing of a new Avionics platform. The Lead EE will be the technical authority over the development, design, production, and test of the system.

Position Responsibilities

• Establishes a culture of proactive technical oversight, risk management and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths for issue resolution and an open dialogue on technical issues
• Lead requirement, function, and interface development for a new Avionics system
• Present data for the product at Design Reviews, product Acceptance and Qualification Reviews, and Delivery Reviews as required
• Guide technical path for product definition and execution
• Accountable to IPT Lead, IAMD CE and respective Program CE
• Technical authority over the development, design, production, and test of a new Avionics system

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.

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
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications
• Proven experience (5+ years) leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team in development or production environments
• Demonstrated experience with circuit card assembly design and bring up
• Experience with executing engineering in support of program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc)
• Engineering experience on development and production programs
• Experience supporting or managing engineering release processes
• Experience mentoring early career engineers
• Fundamental knowledge in power distribution systems, complex airborne power systems, power amplification systems, flight computers, IMUs, and/or Seeker/Radar system power architectures

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot technical issues
• Familiarity with technical proposal development
• Familiarity with test equipment design and validation
• Experience with SPICE, MATLAB, Mentor Graphics Expedition, and Hyperlynx
• Extensive experience with lab and measurement tools, ex. Oscilloscopes, DMMs and Power Supplies, etc.
• Active US clearance

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

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:

• Lead: $136,850 - $185,150
• Senior: $164,900 - $223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 2026.

Export Control 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

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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.