Wire Design and Install Engineer

Wire Design and Install Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated Wire Design and Install Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The Wire Harness Engineering role within the El Segundo team will focus on the 3D design and installation engineering of wire harness assemblies for spacecraft applications. This position requires close collaboration with multiple engineering groups to develop and verify wiring systems that meet complex mechanical and system requirements, supporting spacecraft signals, power, data, and special-purpose wiring. The engineer will contribute within a small team, providing technical expertise, mentorship, and ensuring design integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

Position Responsibilities:
• Develop and model 3D wire harness bundle assemblies using advanced CAD tools within complex spacecraft assemblies
• Design wire harness installation layouts, support details, and create 2D/3D mock-ups and form boards
• Interpret and apply wire design schematics, requirements, and wire list details accurately
• Support and coordinate with manufacturing and installation teams to ensure producibility and installation quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups to define system and mechanical requirements and guide the design toward final configuration
• Conduct schematic validation, hand calculations, design reviews, and utilize analysis tools (e.g., Mentor Capital, CREO) to verify system functional integrity
• Contribute to the generation, release, and management of engineering drawings and documentation
• Communicate effectively across teams to manage priorities and resolve design or integration issues

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).  

• 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

• Level 2: 1+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 1+ years of experience with wire harness, electrical and/or mechanical design

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 3+ years of experience in wire harness design, manufacturing and/or integration experience

• Experience in manufacturing, specializing in wire harness

• 1+ years of experience with computer aided design (CAD) tools for the design of mechanical components/assemblies 

• Ability to lead and understand schematic details

• Understanding of EMI/EMC separation for wire design

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.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for Associate (Level 2): $98,600.00 - $133,400.00

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $119,850.00 - $162,150.00

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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