Boeing

Aerospace

SeniorWireDesign&InstallationEngineer

$146–198k Long Beach, California, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Wire Design & Installation Engineer at Boeing. Skills: Wire Design, Installation Engineering, 3D Modeling, Teamcenter. Lead equipment and wire-routing installations. Select equipment locations”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure a complete, integrated design architecture for equipment and wire routing installations; Ensure installation, safety, and certification/compliance requirements are met; Meet program objectives and customer expectations

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Guidance on root cause analysis for field installation issues; Corrective action development

Eligibility Requirements

Must meet U. S. export control compliance requirements, Must be a “U. S. Person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120. 62 (U. S. Citizen, U. S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee), Satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) process, 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

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Lead equipment and wire-routing installations

Select equipment locations

Direct electrical/electronic equipment installations

Direct wire-harness installations

Support equipment support structures

Support cockpit instrument panels

Support avionics racks

Support machined parts design

Direct design requirements

Oversee installation documentation

Oversee installation verification

Coordinate multi-discipline teams

Mentor junior engineers

Develop functional design requirements

Develop physical design requirements

Lead sustainment of aircraft systems installation

Lead development of aircraft systems installation

Lead documentation of aircraft systems installation

Manage equipment installation

Manage wire routing installation

Maintain installation drawings

Maintain wire routing configurations

Maintain associated parts lists

Lead installation discussions

Present issue analyses

Recommend corrective actions

Define verification testing

Witness verification testing

Approve verification testing

Convert 3D models to 2D drawings

Incorporate wire harness modification kits

Support kit production

Support kit installation procedures

Coordinate with Structures team

Coordinate with Mechanical team

Coordinate with Environmental team

Coordinate with Avionics team

Coordinate with Materials & Processes team

Coordinate with Electrical Systems specialties

Provide guidance on root cause analysis

Develop corrective action

Lead supplier technical engagement

Lead supplier quality oversight

Perform design analyses

Ensure routing meets requirements

Ensure installations meet requirements

Work closely with Project Management

Work closely with Cost Management

Work closely with Supplier Management

Work closely with Materials & Processes Engineering

Work closely with Quality

Mentor junior engineers

Represent discipline in IPTs

Represent discipline in technical review boards

Represent discipline in customer meetings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate multi-discipline teams (Structures, Mechanical, Environmental, Avionics, Materials & Processes, Electrical Systems specialties - Wiring Diagram, Wire Harness, Power, and Lighting); Work closely with Project, Cost & Supplier Management, Materials & Processes Engineering, and Quality; Represent the discipline in IPTs, technical review boards, and customer technical interchange meetings

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly (verbal and written); Customer communication

Process & Methodology

Provide technical direction for complex statements of work, metrics, schedules, and budgets, Work closely with Project, Cost & Supplier Management to meet program objectives

Full Job Description

Senior Wire Design & Installation Engineer **Company:** The Boeing Company The Boeing Global Services team in Long Beach, CA is seeking two experienced **Senior Wire Design & Installation Engineers** to lead equipment and wire‑routing installations in support of the C‑17 military cargo aircraft worldwide. This role is located in **Long Beach, CA**. 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. Proven ability to work effectively with customers and suppliers is required. **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 comp

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