Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide on-site Field Engineering support to the United Arab Emirates Air Force in Abu Dhabi, UAE as an integral part of a multi-discipline team in conjunction with the C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) contract.

Successful candidates should expect to work flexible hours, a roster or shift including weekend work as appropriate to meet customer needs.

Position Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of Boeing C-17 design and engineering principles to assess and resolve operational issues through the aircraft’s lifecycle
• Apply engineering principles and experience to research technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer
• Develop and release interim and permanent engineering dispositions to ensure aircraft airworthiness and overall operational safety and effectiveness
• Use innovative approaches and unique applications to solve complex nonconforming conditions
• Identify, document, and analyze reported problems and communicate deviations that could impact design intent and safety
• Provide design phase subject matter expertise by supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participating in design reviews
• Coordinate activities for on-site disabled aircraft repair / recovery teams, safety or accident investigation boards, and aircraft maintenance recovery teams
• Develop customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment
• Develop and implement technical training curriculum for internal and external customers
• Develop and implement product / process improvements
• This is a technical position at a United Arab Emirates Air Force base requiring independence and technical acumen
• Travel to other operating locations to assist with operation, maintenance, and recovery of aircraft may be required with MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 429 data bus architecture.
• Repair and troubleshoot aircraft electrical, electronic, and avionics systems

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years' experience with aircraft sustainment or service engineering
• 5+ years' experience troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical and avionics systems
• Able to occasionally travel domestically, work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of customer-facing, or equivalent, experience
• 5+ years of experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience with C-17 aircraft

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor/FAA A&P) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable UAE law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all UAE labor and immigration formalities.

Skills Required

• Aircraft