Design & Analysis Engineer 5 (contract)

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.In this critical role, you will serve as the primary interface between our organization and key suppliers, ensuring seamless integration of technical, schedule, and certification requirements. You will play a pivotal role in guiding equipment through the full qualification lifecycle, from drawing review to FAA certification, while maintaining the highest standards of technical rigor and program execution. If you thrive in a challenging, high-visibility environment and have a strong background in airborne systems, this is the opportunity for you.Responsibilities Lead technical supplier management activities in support of a rapid-prototype program Manage and integrate supplier schedules to ensure alignment with program milestones Perform technical drawing review and approval in accordance with program requirements Oversee and manage qualification test deliverables from suppliers Manage conformity activities to ensure hardware meets design and regulatory requirements Oversee qualification test execution at supplier facilities Lead and support FAA certification efforts related to equipment qualification Serve as the primary technical liaison between the program team and equipment suppliersSkills Strong understanding of FAA certification processes and regulatory requirements Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships in a technical capacity Proficiency in reviewing and approving engineering drawings and technical documentation Experience with qualification test planning, execution, and reporting Solid understanding of conformity inspection processes Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Preferred experience with mission computing systems and avionics equipment Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapid-prototype program environmentExperience 10 to 15 years of senior or highly experienced background in equipment or program management within the aerospace or defense industry Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in qualification testing of airborne equipment or systems Prior experience supporting FAA certification programs strongly preferred Experience working with external suppliers in a technical oversight capacityQualifications Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline FAA Designated Engineering Representative credentials or familiarity with DER processes is a plus Relevant industry certifications in program or engineering management are a plusPay Rate Range95 - 100 USD hourlyBenefits InformationOptional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401KTundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.