Experienced Proposal Engineer – Electrical & Avionics

Boeing
Frimley
4 days ago
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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.


What You’ll Be Doing

As an Experienced Proposal Engineer, you’ll play a key role in turning customer ideas into fully‑defined, commercially sound modification proposals. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, Contracts, and Program Management, gaining exposure across the full aircraft modification lifecycle.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting sales and customers in developing modification solutions that can be offered by our team
  • Collaborating with colleagues to turn those solutions into technical work statements with associated hours, required parts and materials, meetings and travel, and certification path
  • Calculate costs and pricing, achievable schedule and mitigate identified risks
  • Pull everything together into clear, accurate proposals to present to leadership and offer to customers
  • Support handover of contracted work to execution phase
  • Identifying and supporting improvement initiatives
  • Occasionally traveling domestically or internationally to support projects

Why Join Boeing

We invest in your career, your wellbeing, and your future. The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well‑being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:



  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning – you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • Diverse and inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Excellent adoption and parental leave options
  • 25 days plus UK public holidays
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company‑paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from the 27th week
  • 6× annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well‑Being Programs, tools and incentives

What We’re Looking For
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • Minimum 5‑years relevant aviation/aerospace industry experience
  • Knowledge of commercial aircraft electrical, IFE or avionics systems is essential
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Knowledge of EASA CS25 requirements applicable to aircraft electrical systems is highly desirable
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

  • Curious and eager to build on your experience
  • A team player who enjoys collaborating across disciplines
  • Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Positive, reliable, and motivated by delivering high‑quality work
  • A clear communicator with a proactive, “can‑do” mindset

Ready for Take‑Off?

If you’re looking for a role where you can use your experience to contribute to real aircraft programmes and continue your engineering career journey with a global aviation leader, we’d love to hear from you. Join Boeing—and help shape the aircraft of tomorrow!


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2026.


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.


Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required.


Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.


Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.


Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).


Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.


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