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

Boeing•Long Beach, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Global Services organization is seeking a mid-level or senior Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer focused on Environmental Control Systems (ECS) for the C-17 Sustainment Program in Long Beach, California. The role supports the C-17 military cargo aircraft operating around the world 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 basic related analyses, and resolves technical problems. The role requires customer focus, strong verbal and written communication, self-motivation, and leadership skills or potential. The engineer will interact with USAF customers, field engineers, and C-17 aircraft, and may travel occasionally to supply chain locations and military bases. The position is not contingent upon program award. It is a Shift 1 position and requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements; a U.S. Person is required.

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.
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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Customer focus and ability to build strong customer relationships.
Ability to lead small teams in establishing goals and managing projects.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a time-constrained environment.
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of higher education and/or related work experience; higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing, or certification programs.
C-17 or other military aircraft experience.
Skill 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.
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

Develop and maintain mechanical systems drawings and specifications.
Support analysis and design reviews.
Follow documented processes, specifications, and procedures that support 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 the Environmental Control System.
Interact directly with USAF customers, 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.
Lead small teams in establishing goals and managing projects.
Work on 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.
Travel occasionally to supply chain locations and military bases.