Wire Design & Installation Engineer (Lead & Senior)

The Boeing Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Wire Design & Installation Engineer to lead equipment and wire-routing installations for the C-17 aircraft. The role involves directing design, verification, and documentation, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in wire harness design/installation, strong 3D modeling skills (NX/CATIA/CADD), and experience with Teamcenter/IPDM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in wire harness design, wire harness installation or equipment installation.
• 5+ years in 3D solid modeling (NX, Catia, CADD).
• 5+ years in development, selection, or revision of electrical wiring/parts specifications.
• 5+ years using Teamcenter/IPDM or equivalent drawing release tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development of functional and physical design requirements for equipment and wire routing installations.
• Lead sustainment, development, and documentation of installation work products and drawings.
• Provide technical direction for cross-functional teams on statements of work, metrics, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage installation drawings, wire routing configurations, and bill of materials.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure installation, safety, and certification requirements are met.
• Mentor and train junior engineers on installation practices and program processes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer focus

Mentoring

Ownership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

NX

Catia

CADD

Teamcenter/IPDM

Job description

Wire Design & Installation Engineer (Lead & Senior)

Company: The Boeing Company

The Boeing Global Services team in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Wire Design & Installation Engineer (Lead & Senior) to lead equipment and wire‑routing installations in support of the C‑17 military cargo aircraft worldwide. The ideal candidates are self‑motivated, take ownership of their work, communicate clearly (verbal and written), and are customer‑focused with the ability to build strong customer relationships. This role is responsible for selecting equipment locations and directing electrical/electronic equipment and wire‑harness installations. Responsibilities include support for equipment support structures, cockpit instrument panels, avionics racks and cooling, miscellaneous brackets, and machined parts design. The position directs design requirements, oversees installation documentation and verification, coordinates multi‑discipline teams, and mentors junior engineers.

Position Responsibilities

• Direct the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure a complete, integrated design architecture for equipment and wire routing installations
• Lead sustainment, development, and documentation of aircraft systems installation work products, (equipment installations and wire routing modification drawings); may include direct interaction with USAF/FMS customers, Field Engineers, and C-17 aircraft
• Provide technical direction to cross‑functional teams for complex statements of work, metrics, schedules, and budgets
• Manage accurate equipment and wire routing installation while maintaining current installation drawings, wire routing configurations, and associated parts lists
• Lead equipment installation and wire harness routing discussions in monthly Electrical Working Group (EWG) meetings and quarterly customer reviews, presenting comprehensive issue analyses, identifying root causes, and recommending interim and long term corrective actions
• Define, witness, and approve verification/validation testing pertinent to installations (bonding, grounding) and review associated test reports
• Develop 3D models using Siemens NX (e.g., support brackets, LRU trays) and wire routing; convert 3D models to 2D installation drawings and generate associated BOMs/parts lists
• Incorporate wire harness modification kit drawings into wiring installation modification drawings and support kit production and installation procedures.
• Coordinate with multi‑discipline teams (Structures, Mechanical, Environmental, Avionics, Materials & Processes, Electrical Systems specialties - Wiring Diagram, Wire Harness, Power, and Lighting) to ensure installation, safety, and certification/compliance requirements are met
• Provide guidance on root cause analysis for field installation issues, corrective action development, and USAF/FMS customer communication and disposition
• Lead supplier technical engagement and quality oversight for installation hardware and support components, including supplier audits and NCR disposition
• Perform design analyses for safety, reliability, and maintainability (e.g., FMEA/FMECA); ensure routing and installations meet environmental, vibration, thermal, and human factors requirements
• Work closely with Project, Cost & Supplier Management, Materials & Processes Engineering, and Quality to meet program objectives and customer expectations
• Mentor and train junior engineers and new employees on installation practices and program processes; represent the discipline in IPTs, technical review boards, and customer technical interchange meetings

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
• 5+ years of experience in wire harness design, wire harness installation or equipment installation
• 5+ years of experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g. NX, Catia, CADD)
• 5+ years of engineering experience associated with the development, selection, and/or revision of parts, materials, and processes specifications used to make electrical wiring and associated electrical systems
• 5+ years of experience with Teamcenter/IPDM or equivalent drawing release tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 10+ years of combined higher education and/or related work experience (includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.) (Level 5)
• 4+ years of technical and project leadership experience
• Experience drawing release toolset (e.g., Team Center/IPDM or equivalent drawing release tool)
• Experience working with Suppliers, including technical coordination, performance oversight, and quality assurance
• Experience with technical publications for part installation, wire routing and maintenance of aircraft
• Experience in military and / or commercial airplane programs

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) 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

• Lead (Level 4): $146,200- $197,800
• Senior (Level 5): $176,800- $239,200

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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