Avionics Engineer - Flight Management System (Experienced or Senior)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), The Flight Management System (FMS) is seeking passionate and energetic multi-disciplinary Avionics Engineers (Experienced or Senior) to join the team in defining and building the future of flight at Everett, WA, Renton, WA and Seattle, WA. The FMS team is looking to fill multiple openings at the associate level. These are high visibility, high performance roles with the opportunity for rapid technical advancement and leadership development.
The Flight Management System (FMS) is a fundamental component of a modern transport airplanes. An FMS is a specialized computer system that automates a wide variety of in-flight tasks, reducing the workload on the flight crew to the point that modern transport aircraft no longer need to carry flight engineers or navigators. The FMS provides and/or automates Flight Planning, Datalink, Guidance, Navigation, Performance and Thrust Management functions.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Level Avionics Engineers.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As an FMS specialist, you will:

• Collaborate with experienced engineers to operate and understand the FMS
• Review and develop FMS requirements
• Test, validate, and resolve system issues/bugs
• Interface with engineers from various FMS functions and disciplines
• Work with a global team of engineers, pilots, customers, and stakeholders
• Conduct testing at Boeing facilities and potentially travel domestically and internationally
• Support activities such as customer visits, airshows, and flight tests, including unique locations like the Polar Regions

We believe in hands-on learning and interaction with the FMS. As the primary interface for cockpit systems, the FMS requires thinking like a pilot, testing in simulators and flight tests. Starting in this area is highly emphasized, as it provides exciting career experiences that will make you passionate about being an FMS specialist.

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.
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Avionics, Systems Engineering and/or FMS familiarity
• Experience with hardware and software design
• Experience with model based development tools
• Piloting experience (private/commercial pilot’s license)
• Familiarity with engineering processes and methods
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Knowledge of FAA / EASA certification
• Microsoft Flight Simulator/VATSIM experience

TYPICAL EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Experienced (Level 3): 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 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Senior (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.

PAY IS BASED UPON CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS, AS WELL AS MARKET AND BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS.

• Experienced (Level 3): $102,850 – $139,150
• Senior (Level 4): $128,350 - $173,650

• Develop and validate hardware and software system functional and software requirements
• Support the design of hardware, software and interface specifications
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Develop tests to evaluate system
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• Solves problems concerning fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle
• Researches specific technology advances for potential application to company business needs