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Boeing is hiring a Wire Design & Installation Engineer (Lead & Senior) in Long Beach, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 10. The advertised pay is $146,200–$197,800 a year. Boeing has 149 other openings in the US, 7 of them in Long Beach, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 4 Software & IT openings in Long Beach, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $172,000 a year at the midpoint.
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Boeing advertises $146,200 to $197,800 a year, a midpoint of $172,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 73% of the 1,365 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Boeing has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 27 states. Most are in software & IT (89), engineering & mfg (12) and operations (10). The biggest locations are El Segundo, CA (36), Berkeley, MO (30) and Hazelwood, MO (18). 1% of them are remote, 13% are open to entry-level candidates and 95% show pay. We collect Boeing's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Global Services team in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Wire Design & Installation Engineer (Lead & Senior) to lead equipment and wire‑routing installations in support of the C‑17 military cargo aircraft worldwide. The ideal candidates are self‑motivated, take ownership of their work, communicate clearly (verbal and written), and are customer‑focused with the ability to build strong customer relationships.
This role is responsible for selecting equipment locations and directing electrical/electronic equipment and wire‑harness installations. Responsibilities include support for equipment support structures, cockpit instrument panels, avionics racks and cooling, miscellaneous brackets, and machined parts design. The position directs design requirements, oversees installation documentation and verification, coordinates multi‑discipline teams, and mentors junior engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Direct the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure a complete, integrated design architecture for equipment and wire routing installations
- Lead sustainment, development, and documentation of aircraft systems installation work products, (equipment installations and wire routing modification drawings); may include direct interaction with USAF/FMS customers, Field Engineers, and C-17 aircraft
- Provide technical direction to cross-functional teams for complex statements of work, metrics, schedules, and budgets
- Manage accurate equipment and wire routing installation while maintaining current installation drawings, wire routing configurations, and associated parts lists
- Lead equipment installation and wire harness routing discussions in monthly Electrical Working Group (EWG) meetings and quarterly customer reviews, presenting comprehensive issue analyses, identifying root causes, and recommending interim and long term corrective actions
- Define, witness, and approve verification/validation testing pertinent to installations (bonding, grounding) and review associated test reports
- Develop 3D models using Siemens NX (e.g., support brackets, LRU trays) and wire routing; convert 3D models to 2D installation drawings and generate associated BOMs/parts lists
- Incorporate wire harness modification kit drawings into wiring installation modification drawings and support kit production and installation procedures.
- Coordinate with multi-discipline teams (Structures, Mechanical, Environmental, Avionics, Materials & Processes, Electrical Systems specialties - Wiring Diagram, Wire Harness, Power, and Lighting) to ensure installation, safety, and certification/compliance requirements are met
- Provide guidance on root cause analysis for field installation issues, corrective action development, and USAF/FMS customer communication and disposition
- Lead supplier technical engagement and quality oversight for installation hardware and support components, including supplier audits and NCR disposition
- Perform design analyses for safety, reliability, and maintainability (e.g., FMEA/FMECA); ensure routing and installations meet environmental, vibration, thermal, and human factors requirements
- Work closely with Project, Cost & Supplier Management, Materials & Processes Engineering, and Quality to meet program objectives and customer expectations
- Mentor and train junior engineers and new employees on installation practices and program processes; represent the discipline in IPTs, technical review boards, and customer technical interchange meetings undefined
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
- 5+ years of experience in wire harness design, wire harness installation or equipment installation
- 5+ years of experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g. NX, Catia, CADD)
- 5+ years of engineering experience associated with the development, selection, and/or revision of parts, materials, and processes specifications used to make electrical wiring and associated electrical systems
- 5+ years of experience with Teamcenter/IPDM or equivalent drawing release tools
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 10+ years of combined higher education and/or related work experience (includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.) (Level 5)
- 4+ years of technical and project leadership experience
- Experience drawing release toolset (e.g., Team Center/IPDM or equivalent drawing release tool)Experience working with Suppliers, including technical coordination, performance oversight, and quality assurance
- Experience with technical publications for part installation, wire routing and maintenance of aircraftExperience in military and / or commercial airplane programs
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) 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 Lead (Level 4): $146,200- $197,800
Summary Pay Range Senior (Level 5): $176,800- $239,200
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
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 does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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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