Lead or Senior engineer to lead design, analysis, test, and sustainment of the C-17 Flight Control System. Oversee system-level integration of hardware, software, wiring, and labs; define system requirements and traceability; develop integration and flight test plans; ensure airworthiness compliance; coordinate with suppliers, USG and Air Force agencies; document analyses and resolve anomalies. Domestic travel to support labs, flight tests, suppliers, and customer meetings may be required.
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 Global Services (BGS) is currently hiring for various levels to join C-17 Avionics/Flight Controls Development Engineering team for a Lead or Senior Systems Design and Analysis Engineer located, in Long Beach, California.
This position is to support C-17 Avionics/Flight Controls Development Engineering team. A high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed aircraft with a rear-loading ramp, the C-17 can carry large combat equipment and troops or humanitarian aid across international distances directly to small austere airfields anywhere in the world. The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft will fulfill military and humanitarian airlift needs well into the 21st century. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with and perform subsystem/system level testing of autopilot, stability augmentation system, primary flight controls, high lift controls, and fly-by-wire control systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
This Position Is Contingent Upon Award
Conflict Of Interest:
Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict Of Interest (COI) assessment 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.
General:
All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
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.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range(level 4):$146,200 - $197,800
Summary Pay Range (level 5):$176,800 - $239,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 02, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.
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 Global Services (BGS) is currently hiring for various levels to join C-17 Avionics/Flight Controls Development Engineering team for a Lead or Senior Systems Design and Analysis Engineer located, in Long Beach, California.
This position is to support C-17 Avionics/Flight Controls Development Engineering team. A high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed aircraft with a rear-loading ramp, the C-17 can carry large combat equipment and troops or humanitarian aid across international distances directly to small austere airfields anywhere in the world. The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft will fulfill military and humanitarian airlift needs well into the 21st century. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with and perform subsystem/system level testing of autopilot, stability augmentation system, primary flight controls, high lift controls, and fly-by-wire control systems.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead a team in a collaborative environment in the design, analysis, test, and sustainment of the C-17 Flight Control System.
- Technical oversight of and participation in the following tasks:
- Ensure technical compliance of project statement of work
- Develop Flight Control System integration plan and schedule/conduct program level data conferences, meetings, and airworthiness compliance coordination with USG and other Air Force agencies
- Responsible for the overall Flight Control technical integration of hardware, software, electrical wiring, specialty engineering, labs and associated Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
- Define system level requirements and traceability matrices for projects
- Provide guidance for airworthiness criteria of Flight Control Systems
- Define Flight Test requirements
- Document systems analyses, collaborate with Systems Test Lead/supplier to determine root cause on anomalies, and communicate with supplier during design life cycle
- Ability to travel domestically to support Systems Lab/Flight Test, supplier and Air Force customer meetings may be required
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' experience of Air Vehicle design or Systems Integration of Air Vehicle design
- 5 + years' experience with aircraft systems including avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, electrical and integrated vehicle management systems
- 1 + years' experience leading a team or project
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 10 years of higher education and/or related work experience do you have? (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)
- 10+ years of experience with air vehicle systems
- Military or commercial aircraft program experience
- Experience working within a matrixed reporting organization
- Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people and organizations
- Exhibit excellent communication skills (oral and written)
This Position Is Contingent Upon Award
Conflict Of Interest:
Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict Of Interest (COI) assessment 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.
General:
All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
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.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range(level 4):$146,200 - $197,800
Summary Pay Range (level 5):$176,800 - $239,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 02, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.
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