Job Description

Lead Navigations, Communications, and Data Link Engineer at BOEING summary:

The Lead Navigations, Communications, and Data Link Engineer at Boeing leads the design, integration, and testing of advanced avionics systems focusing on secure multi-channel communication and GPS navigation in contested environments. This role involves systems engineering, trade studies, modeling, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet Department of Defense requirements. The position requires extensive experience in avionics, communication navigation identification (CNI) systems, and a U.S. Security Clearance.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Mission Systems Phantom Works organization has an exciting opportunity for a senior level Communication Navigation Identification (CNI) engineer. This CNI engineering will be part of a proprietary program located in Berkeley, MO .

This position will lead solutions and integration of secure, interoperable, multi-channel, and multi-band Communications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) systems. The selected engineer will work in a high performing, cross functional test team, responsible for Navigation solutions in GPS contested areas using avionics systems and radios, as well as other CNI related integrations. Interpreting customer requirements to derive technical solutions.

This position will directly report to the Core Avionics team within Mission Systems on a Phantom Works Proprietary program.

Proprietary programs develop complex, highly integrated, advanced systems, enabling future growth for Boeing and our Department of Defense (DoD) Customers. Individuals that aspire to lead technical teams, drive innovation, and act to solve challenging problems, while shaping the future are ideal candidates for this position. If you thrive in a fast-paced culture, eagerly act, set high standards for yourself, passionately honor commitments, strive to be the best and deliver results to achieve the unthinkable- this role is for you!

Boeing has the best benefits in Aerospace:

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design
• Researches specific technology advances for potential application
• Develop Navigation and Comms statement-of-work and technical performance specifications
• Designs hardware, software and interface specifications
• Define and conduct tests to validate performance of designs to requirements
• Using CAMEO Analyze, translate, and implement requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications, showing traceability throughout the product lifecycle
• Assists in monitoring supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• Support project management by providing work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and by reporting project status
• Interface with multiple disciplines , internal and external customers, suppliers, and multiple levels of the organization

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start

• Secret Clearance post start

This position requires Special Program Access

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• Level 5: 14+ years' related work experience with a bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Navigation solutions, development and qualification, physical and functional integration and design and resolving supplier technical issues
• Electrical engineering experience involving: system requirements, functional decomposition and allocation, integrated design, analysis and evaluation, verification
• Experience with Avionics Hardware development, design, production and project management
• Mission Systems Communication Navigation Identification (CNI)

Typical Education/Experience:

Leve 5: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation is authorized for qualified candidates

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Level 5: $154,700 - $209,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person 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.

Keywords:

avionics engineering, navigation systems, communications systems, data link engineering, CNI systems, GPS contested environments, systems integration, electrical engineering, Department of Defense, aviation technology

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Interim role, Immediate start, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

Similar Jobs