C-17 Mechanical Design Engineer - Landing Gear (Mid-Level)
About The Position
The Boeing Company is hiring a Mid-Level Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer – Landing Gear for the C-17 Sustainment Program in Long Beach, California. The role supports the C-17 military cargo aircraft and focuses on developing and maintaining aircraft mechanical systems, including hydraulics, flight control actuators, landing gear, environmental control, fuel, and cargo handling systems. The successful candidate performs systems integration, creates assembly and installation drawings, conducts basic related analyses, and resolves technical problems. The position calls for a self-motivated, customer-focused engineer with strong communication skills and leadership ability or potential, and the ability to build strong customer relationships. The role leads design and analysis of landing gear components and systems, supports sustaining engineering challenges, and works with maintenance, operations, engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. The engineer also evaluates structural designs, investigates landing gear issues, develops corrective actions, and prepares and reviews engineering documentation. Candidates must satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process and meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person. The role does not require a security clearance and is not safety sensitive. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, focused on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences.
- At least 3 years of experience with aircraft mechanical systems design, production, fleet support, or sustaining engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience working with internal and external customers.
- At least 3 years of experience demonstrating creative and critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
- Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the C-17 or other military aircraft.
- Ability to present complex issues and solutions to the Air Force customer verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to follow through.
- Skill in Unigraphics NX modeling and the Teamcenter drawing release system.
- Skill in drafting Time Compliance Technical Orders for aircraft in-service changes and inspections.
- Engineering experience sufficient to obtain Design Engineering Authority to approve waivers, non-conformance corrective actions, and rework.
- Engineering experience sufficient to obtain Design Approval Engineer authority to approve designs.
- Technical Lead Engineer experience or ability to obtain certification for that role.
- Familiarity with Boeing’s procurement system.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and analysis of landing gear components and systems, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory standards for the C-17 aircraft.
- Use engineering analysis tools and software, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and CAD software, to evaluate structural designs and assess the effects of design changes on aircraft performance and safety.
- Conduct root cause analysis for landing gear system issues and develop and implement corrective actions and design modifications as needed.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and other engineering teams to provide technical support and guidance on sustaining engineering challenges related to landing gear.
- Develop and review engineering documentation, including specifications, design reports, and test plans, for compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to communicate engineering findings, project status, and technical recommendations.
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to mechanical design and landing gear systems in aerospace engineering.
- Perform systems integration, create assembly and installation drawings, conduct basic related analyses, and resolve technical problems.
- Build strong customer relationships and communicate effectively with customers.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- 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.
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
