Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Boeing

Senior Mission Systems Engineer focusing on avionics and electrical systems for Boeing's P-8 program. Collaborating with internal teams and US Navy customers to resolve mission systems issues at various locations.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeTukwila • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $146,200 - $197,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert support for troubleshooting and resolution of mission systems issues for the P-8 aircraft
Effectively troubleshoot and resolve difficult system problems consistent with operational protocols
Support US Navy customer with troubleshooting efforts
Document troubleshooting and repair solutions in both Boeing internal and customer computing systems
Lead enhancements, improvements, and revisions to P-8 fleet command media
Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent
10+ years of full time aerospace industry experience within Avionics and/or Electrical Systems
Experience with P-8 (or similar systems) fleet support or aircraft system design
Experience working in a cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of aircraft systems, flight operations, and airworthiness requirements
Strong organization and communication skills
Experience with maritime surveillance systems
Experience working on P-8 Increment 3 Block 2 (I3B2) or similar modification programs
Familiarity with technical aspects of the P-8 aircraft and its mission systems
Experience with P-8 Mission Systems, Flight Testing System Support, Production Support, or Fleet Support
Experience working Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) avionics systems
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical, electronic, and avionics systems
Experience directly supporting customers at customer facilities with minimal oversight
Experience with aircraft systems and/or mechanical systems troubleshooting
Experience analyzing aircraft data from various on-board recording systems
Familiarity with Airplane Flight Manuals and related technical publications
Active US Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

P-8 aircraftavionics systemselectrical systemstroubleshootingrepair solutionsmaritime surveillance systemsaircraft system designdata analysisflight testingproduction support

Soft Skills

organization skillscommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degree in EngineeringActive US Clearance