Wire Harness Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead)

Boeing; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space, & Security in Oklahoma City seeks a Wire Harness Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead) to support military aircraft harness design and integration.

You will develop and maintain harness details, perform design reviews, and work with suppliers; relocation offered; first shift; security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with wire harness design tools.
• 2+ years' related work experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly design.
• Supports analysis and design reviews.
• Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (racks, power panels, cable routing).
• Provides engineering disposition on discrepancies (rejection tags, shop revision requests).
• Documents processes, specifications and procedures for electrical commodities.
• Leads in some project areas and collaborates with suppliers to source capabilities.
• Works under general supervision to develop integrated design and architecture.

Skills

Wire harness design

Design reviews

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Siemens Mentor Capital wire harness software

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)

is looking for a Wire Harness Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead) to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. This position will provide engineering support across the Boeing portfolio of products, to include – but not limited to – Boeing Military Aircraft and Military Derivative Aircraft (AEW&C, AWACS, C-32/C-40, E-4B, VC-25A, KC-767, B-1B, B-2, B-52 and others). Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced, or Lead level Engineers.

Associate (Level 2)

• Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly design
• Supports analysis and design reviews
• Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas)
• Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests)
• Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities
• Supports the development of statements of work. Assists in the technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection
• Analyzes functional and physical input used in the development of integrated design and system architecture. Works under general supervision.

Experienced (Level 3)

• Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs
• Analyzes results and performs design reviews
• Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas)
• Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests)
• Documents processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities
• Develops basic statements of work
• Participates in technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection
• Analyzes functional and physical input to assure development of complete integrated design
• Works under general direction.

Lead (Level 4)

• Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs.
• Analyzes results and performs design reviews.
• Leads the team to analyze results and performs design reviews.
• Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests).
• Documents processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities.
• Develops complex statements of work, metrics, schedules and budgets.
• Performs technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.
• Works under minimal direction.

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
• Experience with wire harness design tools
• 2 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3 (Experienced): 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4 (Lead): 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience with Siemens Mentor Capital wire harness design software suite.

Conflict of Interest

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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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

Associate (Level 2): $85,000 – $115,000

Experienced (Level 3): $104,550 – $141,450

Lead (Level 4): $127,500– $172,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 09, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

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.