Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP) Engineering Lead

Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP) Engineering Lead

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000429083

Date Posted:

2024-06-14

Location:

USA - Joint Base Charleston, SC, USA - Long Beach, CA, USA - Oklahoma City, OK, USA - San Antonio, TX, USA - Warner Robins, GA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing C-17 Development, Sub-Systems and Hardware team is currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join their team in Long Beach, CA. This organization supports Boeing’s C-17 Program, the world's premier military airlift capability. You will be the team lead for the Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP), Avionics Working Group (AWG) and Avionics Supply Focused IPT.  This position will be responsible for the execution of these efforts, reaching across the entire C-17 program, customer and supply base as required.  An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, responsive and able to fully manage their work assignment.  A priority for quality and customer satisfaction will be extremely important.

We are looking for an experienced Avionics Engineer, with a background in sustaining military platforms.  C-17 experience is a plus.  The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of MIL-STD-1796A and experience improving operational readiness and mission success of avionics, as well as reducing demand for maintenance manpower and logistic support.  This person will have a solid foundation in Avionics sub-systems and hardware.  The ability to communicate and present information to all members in the product life cycle will be required, including USAF Engineering, USAF Maintenance Personnel, Program Leadership, Engineering, Supply Chain, RM&A, Quality and Suppliers.  An understanding of both USAF and sub-tier vendor logistical operations is highly recommended.  Strong problem solving skills, data analysis skills and experience with Obsolescence management are highly recommended. Knowledge of Contract, Project and Sub-Contract Management is recommended.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers

• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements

• Works with customers and management to obtain approval. Identifies and manages changes to statement of work and assesses the impact of those changes, and incorporates changes into statement of work

• Negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules

• Leads project execution to complete the work statement. Identifies performance metrics

• Plans, identifies and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program

• Assigns responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services

• Directs proposal development to complete the work statement

• Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned

• Identifies corrective actions to improve project or team performance

• Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 10+ years of experience integrating and managing electrical/avionics hardware or subsystems

• Experience executing Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP) or experiences to achieve high reliability, long life, safe operation, and supportability of aviation electronics in operational environments

• Experience working directly with USAF customer

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 5: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with the C-17 aircraft

• Knowledge of Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP) and MIL-STD-1796A

• Prior USG or USAF experience as it relates to logistics and aircraft maintenance

• Knowledge of Avionics maintenance operations and personnel

• Experience with field service and customer facing activities

• Experience with Obsolescence redesign efforts

• Experience with problem solving with data analysis

• Knowledge of Program, Project, Contract and Sub-contracting

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 4:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 5:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 4): $107,100 - $165,600

Summary pay range (Level 5): $130,050 - $203,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until July 1, 2024.

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Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6C1LI4 (6A3)

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