C-17 Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - Flight Controls
About The Position
The Boeing Company’s Boeing Global Services organization is seeking a Mid- or Senior-Level Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer focused on Flight Controls for the C-17 Sustainment Program in Long Beach, California. The role supports the C-17 military cargo aircraft and involves developing and maintaining aircraft mechanical systems, including hydraulics, flight control actuators, landing gear, environmental control, fuel, and cargo handling systems. The engineer will perform systems integration, create assembly and installation drawings, conduct basic related analyses, and resolve technical problems. The position requires customer focus, strong communication skills, self-motivation, and leadership potential. The engineer will support aircraft system sustainment, development, and documentation, including direct interaction with the U.S. Air Force customer, Field Engineers, and C-17 aircraft. Responsibilities include investigating field issues, communicating proposed solutions to customers, mentoring engineers, and supporting design decisions. Occasional travel to supply chain locations and military bases is required. The position is not contingent upon a program award and is classified as Shift 1. Relocation assistance is not negotiable. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person; the employer will not sponsor employment visas.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with a focus 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.
Nice To Haves
- 5 or more years of higher education and/or related work experience; higher education may include college, university, technical school, or licensing/certification programs.
- C-17 or other military aircraft experience.
- Skill presenting 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 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 certification or ability to obtain certification for that role.
- Familiarity with the Boeing procurement system.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain mechanical systems drawings and specifications.
- Support analysis and design reviews.
- Follow documented processes, specifications, and procedures supporting the design and manufacture of mechanical system commodities.
- Perform technical reviews of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.
- Support sustainment, development, and documentation of aircraft systems, primarily mechanical system design, interacting with the USAF customer, Field Engineers, and C-17 aircraft.
- Perform root cause analysis for field issues, provide corrective actions, and communicate with USAF customers, including through presentations.
- Guide and mentor engineers in design decisions and design or solution presentations.
- Travel occasionally to supply chain locations and military bases.
- Lead small teams in establishing goals and managing projects.
- Handle multiple tasks concurrently in a time-constrained environment.
- Disposition customer support requests, including Service Reports, Design Deficiency/Material Improvement Projects, and Crisis Management Team actions.
- Adapt to assignments outside normal duties as required.
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
