Gimbal IPT Lead Systems Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3)

Boeing • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Gimbal IPT Lead Systems Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing PAC-3 program is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) to join our Gimbal Assembly Integrated Product Team (IPT) in Huntsville, Alabama. As the LSE for the Gimbal IPT, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the successful design and manufacturing of the Gimbal to meet the performance, reliability, and safety requirements of the seeker system. The ESE will be responsible for development and adherence of the Gimbal requirements and the interfaces of the Gimbal with the rest of the Seeker system. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) program is an air-defense missile system designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft where Boeing is the original engineering manufacturer of the seeker. The PAC-3 program is producing seekers everyday as well as developing a new design of the seeker. The seekers provide active data to the PAC-3 missile which enables it to acquire, intercept and destroy threats using hit-to-kill technology. The PAC-3 Seeker team is a cross functional, highly skilled, motivated group embracing the beliefs that focused safety, execution, LEAN manufacturing and business practices will secure our future and well-being, driving our product to be the seeker of choice for the PAC-3 program and future generations of weapon systems. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 5+ years' proven system engineering experience including architecture and interface development and definition and requirement derivation
• Proven experience in design and development of gimbal assemblies for missile seekers or similar precision tracking systems
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to missile seeker systems
• Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, control systems, and electro-optical technologies relevant to gimbal assemblies
• Proficiency in using engineering software tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis (e.g., CAD, FEA, MATLAB, etc.)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques for precision mechanical components
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot technical issues
• Experience mentoring early career engineers
• Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with system requirements and specifications of the design and development of the Gimbal subsystem for the PAC-3 missile seeker
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to integrate the Gimbal assembly into the overall missile seeker system
• Define and document the gimbal's architecture, interfaces, and operational characteristics
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines in the design and implementation of the Gimbal assembly
• Designs or develops, maintains, and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes
• Support test plans and procedure development to verify the functionality and performance of the gimbal subsystem
• Support the troubleshooting and resolution of any technical issues or anomalies related to the gimbal during development, integration, manufacturing, and testing phases
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers working on the gimbal subsystem
• Collaborate with project managers to establish project schedules, milestones, and deliverables related to the gimbal
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in gimbal assembly technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance the performance and capabilities of our missile seeker system

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees