Experienced or Lead Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer

Experienced or Lead Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) organization is seeking a talented and experienced Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer—either at the Experienced or Lead level—to join our Integrated Design Engineering (IDE) Team in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is a key part of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Mechanical Engineering Capability Team, where you will play a vital role in advancing cutting-edge defense technologies.

Our IDE team drives the development, release, and ongoing management of technical data packages for both developmental and flight hardware. We also provide critical support for production and special test equipment design across multiple programs within the IAMD portfolio. Key projects include the Intermediate Fires and Protection Controls (IFPC-2), Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Seeker, and the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) product lines. These programs incorporate innovative design, rigorous testing, and production support of sophisticated electro-mechanical assemblies, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of missile defense systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and documents mechanical engineering designs and analysis, including technical data packages, test plans, post-test reports, process specifications, and work instructions
• Develops cost reduction proposals, calculates return on investment, develops project requirements and schedules, and implements them into production
• Performs and documents analyses to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Supports on-going production activities and provides real-time support as non-conformances arise
• Supports engineering release processes to include program Configuration Control Board(s)
• Contributes to supplier development, test, production, and troubleshooting activities
• Provides leadership, coaching, and technical oversight to other mechanical engineers
• Support the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid systems and thermal environment to establish the system design
• Lead activities to validate and verify mechanical and fluid systems requirements
• Lead the development, maintenance or modification of system components' designs/proposals to provide installation and detail documentation
• Perform and document analyses
• Manage supplier development, test and production activities and directs supplier(s) to optimize integration and achieve program goals. Prioritize, delegate and track performance and documentation of analyses of mechanisms, components and mechanical systems selecting appropriate methods to validate or assess the design
• Support proposal preparation and new business development efforts
• Directs the development and documentation of large scale, complex mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment requirements to establish the system design
• Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort
• Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements
• Serves as technical consultant for disposition, corrective actions and coordination with cross-functional groups to identify/implement solutions and drive strategic improvements relative to production processes.
• Coaches and mentors others
• Works under consultative direction

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 5+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering related role
• Knowledge of aerospace structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes
• Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
• Ability to digest functional requirements and apply them to the product
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment to produce high quality engineering products

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Boeing Engineering Standards and Design Practices
• Strong understanding of GD&T concepts, practice and implementation
• Experience with thermal and vibration environmental testing
• Experience with stress, thermal and vibration/shock analysis
• Experience in supporting full-rate production program(s)
• Experience in development programs
• Strong ability to build trust and connection with the team and stakeholders
• Strong ability to model and inspire servant leadership style, and model seek, speak, and listen behaviors
• Flexibility, adaptability, and being comfortable with a highly dynamic and exciting work environment
• Experience using Boeing Common Non-Recurring Product Development (C-NRPD) or equivalent Boeing Development Processes
• Ability to produce and understand engineering drawings and 3-D Computer Aided Design models using NX and/or Creo
• Strong understanding of Finite Element Modeling techniques
• Experience with full Model Based Definition (CAD)
• Experience with 2D-Drawing authority programs
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

Summary pay range:

Experienced (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300

Lead (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350

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

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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