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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Senior Factory Automation Electrical Systems Engineer Team Lead to lead our team in Berkeley, Missouri. In this role, you will join a team of multi-disciplined engineers and technical professionals responsible for ensuring the successful design, development, manufacture, installation and life cycle support of Automated Ultrasonic Scanning Systems (AUSS) Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) products for worldwide internal and external aerospace programs. The team collaborates with multiple functions, suppliers, Boeing sites, and external customers to provide world class solutions for NDI systems.

Automated inspection of composites and metallics is a critical technological need that supports both production and maintenance of aircraft for Boeing and our industry partners. This position offers an opportunity to join a high visibility team of exceptional engineers and technicians as it expands to meet growing industry demand.

This position will report to the AUSS Senior Manager in Boeing Global Services Support Equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designs, integrates, and delivers electrical system for complex factory inspection systems
• Troubleshoots complex electrical-mechanical systems in a factory setting
• Leads day-to-day coordination of electrical engineering work to keep tasks aligned with priorities and delivery timelines
• Collaborates with project managers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, dependencies, risks, and decisions
• Supports planning, effort estimation, task breakdown, and scheduling of engineering activities
• Identifies blockers, risks, and issues early and help drive timely resolution or escalation
• Promotes engineering best practices, including quality, testing, documentation, and configuration management
• Reviews technical deliverables and provides constructive feedback to improve quality and consistency
• Mentors team members by sharing knowledge, coaching on technical approaches, and encouraging collaboration
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts in tools, processes, and delivery methods
• Conducts operator and maintenance training to factory personnel
• Routinely travels to customer sites across US and international

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 working in an Engineering environment
• 5+ years of experience working with electronics and/or mechanical systems in design fabrication and test
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience)
• Experience in systems diagnosis and the communication of highly technical information to global and complex audiences, or the equivalent combination of related training, proficiency, and experience
• Willing and able to travel 10-20% of time, both internationally and domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Active Security Clearance
• Experience with hands-on experience designing electrical components for factory automated systems, such as safety systems, relays, power supplies, Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs), motor drive assemblies
• Experience performing system-level integration, testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting of automated equipment or data acquisition systems in lab or factory environments
• Experience with integrating and diagnosing complex systems with both high voltage and digital logic components
• Working knowledge of national electrical and safety codes
• Experience with the AUTOCAD Electrical or Siemens Capital
• Experience in Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) or Non-destructive Test (NDT)
• Experience in composite materials
• Ability to work effectively and safely in an elevated environment using lifts and ladder platforms

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: $136,850 - $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 04, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.