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Senior Part 21 Electrical / Avionics Engineer

The Boeing Company
Frimley
1 month ago
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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.

With more than a century of experience, Boeing’s knowledge in bringing innovative service solutions to commercial, defence and space customers has united to form Boeing Global Services (BGS).

By focusing on innovative services in engineering, digital aviation and analytics as well as supply chain logistics and training support, Boeing will deliver agile, cost-competitive solutions, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimize operations.

We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

THE ROLE:

To help us lead the future of commercial aircraft modification in Boeing EASA Modifications, we are seeking applicants for aSeniorPart 21 Electrical / Avionics Engineerto join our rapidly expanding, best-in-class team. We will support you to develop your already substantial skills and encourage you to reach your career goals.

The successful candidate will support the certification of large aircraft modifications for our global airline partners to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory and customer requirements and procedures defined in the company’s Design Organization Handbook (DOH).

This role is based in our Design Office inFrimley, UK.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reporting to the Electrical / Avionics Engineering Manager and working with the global engineering services team, across multiple time-zones to identify requirements and their associated solutions for active and upcoming projects
  • Lead and contribute to design activities to ensure compliance with design requirements, and address certification and design/integration issues relating to electrical /avionic equipment and systems changes as part of large aircraft modifications
  • Lead certification activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirement, including on-wing test witnessing
  • Compile and check engineering documentation and instructions for continued airworthiness including:
    • Wiring diagrams
    • Wire routing installation drawings, and harness fabrication drawings
    • Service Bulletins / accomplishment instructions
    • Aircraft and component manual ICA supplements including wiring diagram manuals, system schematic manuals and EWIS assessments
  • Compile, and check certification documents to demonstrate compliance with relevant electrical systems related airworthiness requirements including:
    • Electrical load analysis documents
    • Test plans and reports
    • Compliance Statements
    • System Safety, Equipment Qualification and EWIS documents
    • Certification Programmes

Act as Boeing representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and upcoming projects. Provide additional on-site support to assist the customers during the embodiment phase of the project.

This role will require occasional national and/or international travel to visit teammates, customers and subcontractors.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree within Electrical / Avionics or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering
  • Minimum five years relevant experience within an EASA Design Organization (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience as an EASA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) is advantageous

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry specifically working with an EASA Part 21J Design Organization (or equivalent) is essential
  • Able to demonstrate comprehensive working knowledge of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements including (E)TSO, CS-25, JAR-25 and FAR-25 requirements (relevant to the electrical/avionics discipline)
  • Knowledge and experience of aircraft interior and / or avionic modifications
  • Experience of large and complex aircraft modification projects (or similar scope projects within the aviation industry)
  • Current or recent appointment as an EASA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) with terms of approval relevant to the electrical, avionics and / or software disciplines is advantageous
  • A high level of attention to detail and professional integrity
  • Ability to efficiently and effectively work on multiple programmes with varying level of requirements
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations / demands
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers to embody the core values of the business: Honesty, Integrity and Transparency
  • Willing and able to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff
  • Experience navigating OEM data systems for specifications and standards

ABOUT YOU:

A person of integrity who values attributes like trust, honesty and respect.
You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, are willing to share knowledge and wisdom and not afraid to admit limitations.

Important information regarding this requisition:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Frimley, UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.


Applications for this position will be accepted untilAug. 20, 2025


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 have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.


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