Sensors Engineering Equipment Manager

About the Position

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Sensors Engineering Equipment Manager to lead the development, integration, and validation of complex electronic and electrical sensor subsystems for the P-8 aircraft. This position reports to the P-8 Mission Systems IPT Sensors Systems team and will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

The P-8 is a high-visibility, advanced commercial derivative military aircraft program supporting the U.S. Navy and international customers. As an Equipment Manager for sensor subsystems (e.g., electro-optical/infrared, electronic warfare, magnetic, radar, signals intelligence, surveillance/identification), you will ensure that equipment is installed correctly, safe to operate, and performs properly during final product functional testing. You will oversee the subsystem lifecycle from design requirements and specifications through supplier technical management, hardware/software integration, systems testing, lab and aircraft integration, on-ground & flight testing, certification support, and safe-to-fly determinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide production build support including build verification and disposition of nonconformance.
• Lead troubleshooting during Installation and Check-Out and Production Acceptance Testing.
• Review supplier drawing changes impacting production and update obsolete parts or design improvements.
• Develop and maintain subsystem diagrams, schematics, and system description documentation.
• Manage critical supplier performance and maintain Source Control Drawing requirements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to formulate Requests for Information (RFI) for new equipment or long-lead items.
• Support project management activities including work statements, budgets, schedules, and reviews.
• Generate major proposal sections to support new business development.
• Develop and validate requirements for complex sensor systems and components.
• Define and conduct critical tests to validate sensor design performance.
• Ability to accommodate variable work schedules, such as second shifts and weekend hours, to meet operational support needs.

Requirements

• 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.
  • Level 2: Minimum 2 years of experience in design, integration, and test of electrical systems.

• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 3: Minimum 5 years of experience in design, integration, and test of electrical systems.
  • Proven experience as a Technical Designer in aviation and aerospace.
  • Experience with RF measurements including intermodulation distortion, phase noise, spurious measurement, and S-parameters.
  • Proficiency with electronics lab instrumentation such as multiscope, TDR, signal/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, MIL-STD-1553B test tools, Agilent Fieldfox RF Test Set, fiber optics, and Ethernet.
  • Experience with product configuration management.
  • Knowledge of high frequency RF, digital, power, and analog test systems.
  • Experience managing and leading engineering projects.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with multi-discipline teams.
  • Physical ability to lift test/cable equipment up to 35 lbs and navigate stairs.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours or overtime to meet production and integration schedules.
  • Familiarity with UNIX/Linux command line.
  • Experience leading teams of Factory/Flightline/Lab Technicians in fault isolation and troubleshooting of electrical wire assemblies and military electronic LRUs.
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams for aircraft connectors and wire bundles.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and MESci (Manufacturing Execution System Common Image).

We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $98,600 - $162,150 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance.

About the Company

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is reflected in our diverse and inclusive workplace, where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute to making the world a better place.

Application Details

• Job ID: JR2026497848
• Category: Security Clearance
• Role Type: Onsite
• Post Date: Aug. 06, 2026
• Application Deadline: Aug. 16, 2026

Note: This position requires an Active US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance is required.