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As the cornerstone of our training operations, the Chief Flight Instructor will oversee our team of dedicated instructors and manage our comprehensive flight programs, including our advanced avionics ...

As the cornerstone of our training operations, the Chief Flight Instructor will oversee our team of dedicated instructors and manage our comprehensive flight programs, including our advanced avionics ...

As the cornerstone of our training operations, the Chief Flight Instructor will oversee our team of dedicated instructors and manage our comprehensive flight programs, including our advanced avionics ...

If you are a Mechanic, Avionics Technician, or Maintenance Instructor with experience working on Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault, Citation, or other Commercial or Business aircraft , this is an ...

If you are a Mechanic, Avionics Technician, or Maintenance Instructor with experience working on Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault, Citation, or other Commercial or Business aircraft , this is an ...

MAINTENANCE TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$53.50K - $70.40K/yr

... digital/analog avionics, hydraulic, pneumatic, and powerplant systems * Associate degree or ... CRJ550/70 school Instructor experience KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ability to instruct maintenance ...

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An Avionics Instructor is responsible for teaching students about aircraft electronic systems, including navigation, communication, radar, and flight control systems. They develop lesson plans, conduct classroom and hands-on training, and ensure students understand maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures. Instructors may work at aviation schools, military training programs, or aerospace companies. They must have experience in avionics technology, strong communication skills, and often industry certifications such as FCC or FAA credentials.

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To thrive as an Avionics Instructor, you need in-depth knowledge of avionics systems, instructional experience, and typically an FAA certification or military equivalent. Familiarity with simulation technologies, flight line testing equipment, and computer-based training platforms is crucial. Excellent communication, patience, and adaptability are standout soft skills for effectively teaching complex material to diverse learners. These skills enable instructors to deliver clear, safe, and effective training while ensuring students are prepared for real-world technical demands.

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Avionics Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Avionics Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 585 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Avionics Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) to join our dynamic team in Long Beach, CA. This position is part of the C-17 Military Airlifter Program within the Avionics/Flight Management & Software Engineering organization. As an Avionics Systems Engineer, you will develop and apply engineering knowledge, principles, tools, and techniques to implement a series of upgrades and improvements to the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

Changes in avionics technology including obsolescence necessitate continuous upgrades and engineering evaluations of current and future capabilities. The selected candidate will rapidly integrate into the team and employ an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis, design, development, system-level testing, verification, and validation of the C-17 Flight Management System (FMS) and other avionics systems.

Position Responsibilities

  • Avionics Systems Engineering position for the C-17 Military Airlifter Program within the Avionics/Flight Management & Software Engineering organization, located in Long Beach, California. Changes in Avionics technology require continuous upgrade and engineering evaluation of present/future capability. As an Avionics Systems Engineer, the selected candidate will rapidly integrate into the team and apply an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis, design, development, system level test/verification and validation of the C-17 Flight Management System (FMS). In addition, the candidate will apply job principles, theories, and concepts to contribute to the field investigations and new capability development for the C-17.

  • Tasks will broaden upon candidate's knowledge in aviation, including areas such as navigation and localization (position awareness), guidance and flight controls, and federal and military regulations and policies, and will expand as the candidate grows within the domain. This job will build expertise in aircraft technologies that are both industry standards and C-17 specific.

  • The primary subject matter for this role will be the Flight Management System, which is responsible for Flight Planning/navigation, guidance, control, display, and automation of aircraft operations. A successful candidate in this position will be able to demonstrate excellent technical and communication skills while being aware of the business constraints.

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

  • 1+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, qualifying electrical/electronic systems

  • Classroom or work related programming experience with any of the following software development languages: Ada, C, C++, C#, JAVA, and Python

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience.(Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

    2+ years of full-time aerospace industry experience with Avionics, Flight Management System and Electrical Systems

  • Experience with Agile

  • Experience working with DOORS, ClearQuest

  • Experience with Confluence, Jira, Version One

  • Experience presenting data to both technical and non-technical customers

  • Experience working/leading software development programs

  • Experience working with geographically diverse teams

  • Experience with analyzing aircraft data

  • Knowledge of how to derive and allocate system requirements and show traceability

  • Experience with MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429 communication protocols

  • Have one of the following: Military/Commercial Aircrew experience, Private Pilot License, or Flight Instructor certification

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 (Level 2): $98,600 - $133,400

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150

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 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 award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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