Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME)
Boeing
- Location
- USA - North Charleston, SC
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Salary
- $164.9k – $223.1k/yr
- H-1B history
- 7 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
About this role
Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring for Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME) to join the 787 Electronic Systems (Avionics, Integrated Modular Avionics, Network Systems, & Electrical Subsystems) team located in North Charleston, South Carolina. As a member of the Electronic Systems team at BSC, you will develop and support these systems and their components in a sustaining production environment. Project examples include addressing design obsolescence, developing product improvements, supporting production build and test, supporting new customer introduction, and supporting the in-service fleet.
Position
Responsibilities: Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements. Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications. Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements. Oversees the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements. Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle. Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs. Makes recommendations for technology investments.
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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience with DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware Development & Qualification Experience with DO-297 Integrated Modular Avionics Development & Qualification Experience with ARP-4754 Systems Development & Qualification Experience with DO-178 Airborne Software Development & Qualification Engineering Requirement definition / verification Commercial Aerospace certification experience Experience w/ ARINC 429 & 664 Successful track record of mentorship and formal/informal leadership 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 several 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 SME (Level 5): $164,900 - $223,100 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,