C-17 Data Analytics Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

Boeing

USA - Long Beach, CA; USA - JB Lindsey Graham, SC Posted Oct 28, 2026Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked

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About the role

C-17 Data Analytics Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

Company

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services (BGS) C-17 Globemaster III

is seeking passionate, curious, and highly experienced

Product Review engineers (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

to join the Digital Engineering Services (DES) team for exciting opportunities as on-site data engineers in supporting of Aircraft Data Reasoner Data (ADR) Analytics Service Contract, at

one of the listed locations.

The Aircraft Data Reasoner Data is an aircraft monitoring system that gathers parametric data and produces Big Data results. Through detailed analysis, this data can indicate the health of the numerous avionics and mission systems installed on the C-17. You will be an integral part of our DES team, experts who guide the Customer on getting the very best technical performance from the C-17 fleet, the primary strategic airlifter in USAF service.

Join a team where Engineering really matters!

Position Responsibilities:

Process and assess the integrity of ADR raw data
Analyze system malfunctions through the decoding of Mil-Std-1553B and/or ARINC-429 bus data
Review post-flight data for troubleshooting and aircraft health management
Conduct root cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design non-conformances
Developing algorithms to allow the data to be mined more efficiently to identify and prevent system and component failures
Provide written dispositions / recommendations to C-17 customers (i.e. Product Notifications, Technical Requests)
Support Customer's Program Management Review meetings
Supports Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participates in design reviews

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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(Level 4)

5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.) •

(Level 5)

10+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

Experience in supporting C-17 or other military programs
Strong background in any or all of the following areas: data analysis, Big Data management, algorithm development and programming
Programming experience would be ideal, in areas such as: Python, R, Java, VB, C#
A well-rounded understanding of binary, two's complement, hex floating point, binary, octal, ASCII, Boolean logic, ARINC 429, and MIL-Std-1553B would also be ideal
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Understanding of aircraft operations, maintenance, troubleshooting
Excellent communications skills
Attention to detail
Knowledge of aircraft hydro-mechanical, propulsion, electrical, avionics and communication systems would be highly beneficial
Knowledge of aviation human factors and environmental controls would be beneficial
Able to work after business hours

Conflict Of Interest:

Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Travel:

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

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.

Pay & Benefits

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. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

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