Experienced or Lead Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer

Boeing • Huntsville, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems organization is hiring an Experienced- or Lead-level Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer for its Integrated Design Engineering Team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role is part of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Mechanical Engineering Capability Team and supports development, release, and management of technical data packages for developmental and flight hardware, along with production and special test equipment design across the IAMD portfolio. Programs include IFPC-2, the PAC-3 Seeker, and Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense.

The engineer develops and documents mechanical designs and analyses, supports production and suppliers, and helps validate and verify systems and components against requirements. Depending on level and assignment, the position may lead requirements and design activities for mechanical and fluid systems and thermal environments; manage or direct supplier activities; provide technical oversight and mentorship; and improve design and analysis processes and tools. The position works under consultative direction at the Lead level.

Applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance; an interim and/or final clearance is required after starting. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and the role must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. The position is not contingent upon a program award and is not safety-sensitive. Shift 1 is listed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, focused on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Material Sciences; the posting also states bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in a mechanical-engineering-related role.
• Knowledge of aerospace structures, material strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes.
• Ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; and develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
• Ability to understand functional requirements and apply them to a product.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and produce high-quality engineering products.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance is required after starting.
• U.S. Person status, as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, is required to meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements.
• Successful completion of the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Level 3: 5 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications. Level 4: 9 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• 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 supporting full-rate production programs.
• Experience in development programs.
• Ability to build trust and connection with the team and stakeholders.
• Ability to model and inspire servant leadership and demonstrate seek, speak, and listen behaviors.
• Flexibility and adaptability, and comfort working in a highly dynamic 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 CAD 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document mechanical engineering designs and analyses, including technical data packages, test plans, post-test reports, process specifications, and work instructions.
• Develop cost-reduction proposals, calculate return on investment, develop project requirements and schedules, and implement them into production.
• Perform and document analyses to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Support ongoing production activities and provide real-time support when nonconformances arise.
• Support engineering release processes, including program Configuration Control Boards.
• Contribute to supplier development, testing, production, and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical oversight to other mechanical engineers.
• Support development and documentation of mechanical and fluid systems and thermal environments to establish system design.
• Lead activities to validate and verify mechanical and fluid system requirements.
• Lead development, maintenance, or modification of system component designs and proposals, including installation and detail documentation.
• Manage supplier development, testing, and production activities and direct suppliers to optimize integration and achieve program goals.
• Prioritize, delegate, and track analyses of mechanisms, components, and mechanical systems, selecting appropriate methods to validate or assess designs.
• Support proposal preparation and new business development efforts.
• Direct development and documentation of large-scale, complex mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment requirements to establish system design.
• Develop design and analysis processes and tools to improve development effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
• Investigate emerging technologies and develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Serve as a technical consultant on dispositions, corrective actions, and coordination with cross-functional groups to identify and implement solutions and drive strategic improvements to production processes.
• Coach and mentor others.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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