Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), The Flight Management System (FMS) is seeking passionate and energetic multi-disciplinary Associate Avionics Engineers 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.
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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.
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.
Position Responsibilities:
- 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
Work Authorization:
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
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.
- Experience in an engineering discipline.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/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:
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 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). 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:
Boeingis 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:
This position is for 1st shift.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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:$85,850 - $116,150
Additional Information:
- All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
- Applications for this position will be accepted until April 12th, 2024.
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.