Associate Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Test Operations and Engineering team in Berkeley, Missouri, is seeking an Associate Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer for its Instrumentation Installation Design group, supporting flight test programs. The role develops the mechanical hardware needed to install flight test data systems. This includes synthesizing requirements and creating engineering definitions, 3D models, 2D drawings, and model-based definitions. Instrumentation hardware may be located throughout the aircraft, providing exposure to different platform areas.

The engineer contributes across the design cycle, from requirements and layouts through coordination with electrical and manufacturing engineers, preliminary design reviews, engineering release, supplier coordination, installation support, and incorporating design changes. The team supports Saint Louis production programs including F-47, F-15, F/A-18, T-7A, MQ-25A, and weapons programs. Occasional installation support may take place at the Saint Louis assembly line, remote U.S. locations, or international sites.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, civil, aerospace/aeronautical, or materials science, experience in mechanical design, and experience with a CAD design tool. U.S. citizenship is required for the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and program access. The position is based in Berkeley, Missouri, and offers relocation based on eligibility. The listed shift is Shift 1. The salary range is $85,000–$115,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Material Sciences.
• Experience in mechanical design.
• Experience with a design tool or CAD package such as Siemens NX or CATIA.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
• Ability to obtain program access; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Two or more years of experience in Mechanical Systems design.
• One or more years of experience in Test and Evaluation.
• Knowledge of machine shop fabrication capabilities, including conventional and CNC machining, drilling, lathe, fit/finish tools and processes, and inspection/check-out.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with additive manufacturing processes and tools.
• Understanding of material properties and mechanical statics and dynamics, including structural design.
• Understanding of structural dynamics, fluid flow, and thermodynamics theory and application.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate instrumentation into mechanical designs, including model-based wire routing.
• Design detailed mechanical components such as shelves, equipment trays, wiring clips, brackets, sensor mounts, and specialized test mechanisms.
• Develop mechanical design criteria from customer test objectives and specifications.
• Support development, maintenance, or modification of system designs and proposals, providing design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users and customers.
• Work with manufacturing engineers on producibility and procurement.
• Support installation teams with engineering revisions and, when needed, shipside support at production, remote U.S., or international sites.
• Support Saint Louis production programs, including F-47, F-15, F/A-18, T-7A, MQ-25A, and weapons programs, working across platforms.
• Perform spatial integration at the system or component level and modify mechanisms, landing gear, or ordinance systems.
• Assist in preparing technical documents for mechanical components and systems.
• Perform system tests to verify operational and functional requirements.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support resolution of product integration issues and production anomalies.
• Research basic technologies for potential application to company business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level