C-17 Data Analytics Engineer

Join Boeing Global Services (BGS) as an on-site data engineer supporting the C-17 Globemaster III fleet through the Aircraft Data Reasoner Data (ADR) Analytics Service Contract. In this role, you will help turn avionics and post-flight information into actionable insights, supporting troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and customer-ready dispositions. This position is based in Long Beach, CA (onsite) and offers a competitive total rewards package.

Responsibilities

• Process and assess the integrity of ADR raw data.
• Analyze system malfunctions by decoding Mil-Std-1553B and/or ARINC-429 bus data.
• Review post-flight data to support troubleshooting and aircraft health management.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design non-conformances.
• Develop algorithms to enable more efficient data mining and help identify and prevent system and component failures.
• Provide written dispositions and recommendations to C-17 customers, including Product Notifications and Technical Requests.
• Support Customer Program Management Review meetings.
• Work with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participate in design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 3+ years of experience in aircraft flight simulator training device maintenance, or experience in aircraft avionics/electronics or computer network and information systems.

Tools and technologies

• Python, R, Java, VB, C#
• ARINC 429, MIL-Std-1553B, binary, two’s complement, hex floating point, octal, ASCII

Pay and benefits

Salary range (base pay):

• Experienced Level (Level 3): $96,050 - $150,650
• Lead Level (Level 4): $118,150 - $182,850
• Senior Level (Level 5): $143,650 - $224,250

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program that pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Additional details

• Travel: may be required up to 10%.
• Shift: 1st shift.
• Relocation: relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.
• Security clearance: ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start required.
• Visa sponsorship: employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• U.S. export control: this position requires U.S. export control compliance; a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required (US based job).
• Drug-free workplace: post offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in Boeing policies.
• Conflict of interest: successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• Equal opportunity employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted until Nov. 13, 2026.