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Senior Electrical Engineer - Acoustics Programs

Huntington Beach, California Job ID JR2025461098 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 23, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

Electronic & Intelligence Systems (E&IS) is a dynamic business within BDS Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) focused on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. E&IS is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA, to support the Integrated Missions (IM) portfolio area, which defines, designs, and delivers combined platforms, payloads, and integrated technology solutions for complex missions across various domains. IM includes Acoustic Programs focused on underwater acoustic systems, including Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), proprietary programs, Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) future missions/payloads, and Liquid Robotics subsidiary.

This Electrical Engineer will oversee and lead much of the technical execution of the Acoustics Programs electrical hardware-related work. Acoustic Programs include four primary program elements: development programs, which consist of the full software/system engineering lifecycle to develop, integrate targeted hardware, software deployment, and maintenance; production programs, which define, develop, manage suppliers, and maintain hardware to support an ASW mission on the P-8A platform; training systems programs, which develop the acoustic training element for multiple types of mission-level trainers and associated hardware; and advanced programs, which support multiple types of advanced acoustic domain programs, including IRD, international, new hardware design and development, new business, and cross-Boeing business support.

If you are a motivated senior engineer with experience in the full lifecycle of platform-targeted electronic systems, exceptional communication skills (oral and written), look forward to a dynamic work environment with a broad range of engineers from many skill areas, and aspire to further develop technical leadership abilities, we are looking for you!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Works as the lead electronics system engineer for Acoustic Programs.

  • Leads research, design, development, and testing of new and upgraded electronic hardware systems that support Acoustic Programs and other ASW-type platforms.

  • Develops and reviews requirements/designs for Acoustic Programs related to computer processing, transceivers, radios, power supplies, antennas, and static memory devices.

  • Leads and works with USN customers at a technical and program level.

  • Leads and works with multiple commercial hardware suppliers on elements that will include the complete hardware lifecycle.

  • Oversees the design, qualification, production, and sustainment of airborne electronics payloads to meet performance, functional, security, safety, SWAP-C (Size, Weight, and Power – Cooling), EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)/EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), environmental (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.), and “-ility” (availability, reliability, maintainability, etc.) requirements.

  • Develops and statuses risk management plans related to electronic hardware.

  • Provides senior technical leadership for the program and associated proposals and serves as the senior technical interface to customers and suppliers.

  • Helps establish, maintain, monitor, and review export compliance across all Acoustic Program electronic products.

  • Helps establish, maintain, and train personnel in Acoustic Programs-specific security procedures focused on electronic systems across Acoustic Program products.

  • Develops, processes, and reviews technical documentation related to the acoustics production hardware for the P-8 aircraft or other platforms and systems used by Acoustic Programs.

  • Mentors and supports the development of other Acoustic Programs electric system-focused engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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 in electronic system development, qualification, production, and sustainment applied to airborne platforms and payloads – this includes experience with performance, functional, security, safety, SWAP-C (Size, Weight, and Power – Cooling), EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)/EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), environmental (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.), and non-functional requirements (availability, reliability, maintainability, etc.)

  • 10+ years of experience working with undersea systems engineering, integration, testing, and/or operations programs

  • 5+ years of experience with anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), or maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems

  • Experience with the full lifecycle of electronic system development

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to lead major program milestone reviews

  • Strong experience in technical work effort estimation processes and tools

  • Experience working with electronic systems vendors and suppliers

  • Interfacing with customers and program leadership on schedule and performance issues

  • Understanding of Risk Management and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts

  • 10% of domestic travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

  • Experience with and/or support of multiple platforms used to support underwater acoustics, including P-3, P-8A, MH-60R, submarines, and Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs)

  • Experience with Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) and/or Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs)

  • Experience with export-related material and international customers

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.

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 for level 5: $155,550 - $210,450

Summary Pay Range for level 6: $190,400 - $257,600


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 07, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.

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