Wire Design and Install Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Wire Design and Install Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join the El Segundo, CA team. The role focuses on 3D wire harness design and installation engineering for spacecraft, collaborating with multiple groups to ensure wiring systems meet complex mechanical and system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include 3D modeling, installation layouts, schematic interpretation, manufacturability coordination, and rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or closely related field.
• Level 2 requires 1+ years of related experience.
• Level 3 requires 3+ years of related experience and wire harness design expertise.

Responsibilities

• Model 3D wire harness assemblies for spacecraft
• Design installation layouts and form boards
• Interpret wire schematics and requirements
• Coordinate with manufacturing for producibility
• Lead schematic validation and design reviews
• Generate and manage engineering drawings and documentation
• Communicate across teams to resolve issues

Skills

Wire design

Embedded systems

Mentor Capital

CREO

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

EMI/EMC concepts

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.

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) is seeking a motivated Wire Design and Install Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The Wire Harness Engineering role within the El Segundo team will focus on the 3D design and installation engineering of wire harness assemblies for spacecraft applications. This position requires close collaboration with multiple engineering groups to develop and verify wiring systems that meet complex mechanical and system requirements, supporting spacecraft signals, power, data, and special-purpose wiring. The engineer will contribute within a small team, providing technical expertise, mentorship, and ensuring design integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and model 3D wire harness bundle assemblies using advanced CAD tools within complex spacecraft assemblies
• Design wire harness installation layouts, support details, and create 2D/3D mock-ups and form boards
• Interpret and apply wire design schematics, requirements, and wire list details accurately
• Support and coordinate with manufacturing and installation teams to ensure producibility and installation quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups to define system and mechanical requirements and guide the design toward final configuration
• Conduct schematic validation, hand calculations, design reviews, and utilize analysis tools (e.g., Mentor Capital, CREO) to verify system functional integrity
• Contribute to the generation, release, and management of engineering drawings and documentation
• Communicate effectively across teams to manage priorities and resolve design or integration issues

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires the ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship 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
• Level 2: 1+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of experience with wire harness, electrical and/or mechanical design

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3: 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in wire harness design, manufacturing and/or integration experience
• Experience in manufacturing, specializing in wire harness
• 1+ years of experience with computer aided design (CAD) tools for the design of mechanical components/assemblies
• Ability to lead and understand schematic details
• Understanding of EMI/EMC separation for wire design

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 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 for Associate (Level 2): $98,600.00 - $133,400.00

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $119,850.00 - $162,150.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 16, 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.

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. Top Secret/SCI 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.