Wire Design Engineer (Associate and Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Wire Design Engineer to support the E-7A and P-8 programs. In this role, you will develop and maintain detailed cable and wire harness designs, including assembly layouts for equipment racks, power panels, cable routing, and antennas. You will analyze design results, conduct reviews, and resolve discrepancies to ensure quality and schedule compliance.

This position requires strong ownership and collaboration with systems engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to deliver integrated designs on aggressive timelines. You will coordinate with suppliers, lead technical reviews, and remove production roadblocks through clear communication and follow-through. This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed cable/wire harness and assembly designs.
• Design and layout electrical products including equipment racks, power panels, cable routing, geometry, and antennas.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, analyzing results to ensure integrated and complete designs.
• Provide engineering disposition on discrepancies such as rejection tags, production action requests, and shop revision requests.
• Document processes, specifications, and procedures supporting electrical commodity design and manufacturing.
• Develop complex statements of work, metrics, schedules, and budgets.
• Perform technical reviews of supplier capabilities to support source selection and supplier coordination.
• Analyze functional and physical inputs to ensure complete integrated design development.
• Support supplier coordination and technical reviews to remove roadblocks and maintain production schedules.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and shipside support as a member of the Electrical Corrective Action Team (ECAT).
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 28 days per trip) to supplier and shipside locations to support operations and collaboration.
• Contribute to process improvements and innovation initiatives, demonstrating curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement.

This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  

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 
• Level 2: 2 or more years of related experience.
• Level 3: 5 or more years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience designing or supporting electrical wire harness installations
• Understanding of wire separation requirements and other EME considerations

Relocation: 

This position offers relocation.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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:

Level 2: $98,600-$133,400

Level 3: $119,850-$162,150

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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