C-17 Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - ECS (Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing • Long Beach, CA

10d • $111,350 - $182,850 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services is hiring a Mid-Level or Senior Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer specializing in Environmental Control Systems (ECS) 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 engineer performs systems integration, creates assembly and installation drawings, conducts related analyses, and resolves technical problems. The position also supports aircraft sustainment and development, works directly with the U.S. Air Force customer and field engineers, and requires customer focus, communication skills, and the ability to lead or mentor others. Occasional travel to supply chain locations and military bases is expected.

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.
• Experience demonstrating leadership skills, formal or informal.
• Ability to perform systems integration, create assembly and installation drawings, conduct basic related analyses, and resolve technical problems.
• Self-motivation, communication skills, customer focus, and ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to work multiple tasks concurrently in a time-constrained environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of higher education and/or related work experience; higher education may include college, university, technical school, and licensing or certification programs.
• C-17 or other military aircraft experience.
• Skill in presenting complex issues and solutions to Air Force customers 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.
• Experience level sufficient to obtain Design Engineering Authority to approve waivers, non-conformance corrective actions, and rework.
• Experience level 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

• 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 the sustainment, development, and documentation of aircraft systems, primarily the Environmental Control System, interacting directly with the USAF customer, field engineers, and C-17 aircraft.
• Perform root-cause analysis for field issues, provide corrective actions, and communicate findings to 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.
• Manage 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.
• Accept 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.

What This Job Offers

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