Senior Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer

Boeing•Huntsville, AL

1d•$154,700 - $209,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) organization is hiring a Senior Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer to join the Integrated Design Engineering (IDE) Team in Huntsville, Alabama on the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Mechanical Engineering Capability Team. The IDE team is responsible for the development, release and maintenance of the technical data package for developmental or flight hardware as well as supporting production and special test equipment design for various products within the IAMD portfolio. IDE supported programs include Intermediate Fires and Protection Controls (IFPC-2) (pending contract award), and the Boeing Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Seeker and Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) product lines. These programs encompass new design as well test, manufacturing and production support for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
14+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering related role
Knowledge of aerospace structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
Ability to digest functional requirements and apply them to the product
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment to produce high quality engineering products
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

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 in supporting full-rate production program(s)
Experience in development programs
Strong ability to build trust and connection with the team and stakeholders
Strong ability to model and inspire servant leadership style, and model seek, speak, and listen behaviors
Flexibility, adaptability, and being comfortable with a highly dynamic and exciting work 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 Computer Aided Design 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

Develops and documents mechanical engineering designs and analysis, including technical data packages, test plans, post-test reports, process specifications, and work instructions
Develops cost reduction proposals, calculates return on investment, develops project requirements and schedules, and implements them into production
Performs and documents analyses to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
Supports on-going production activities and provides real-time support as non-conformances arise
Supports engineering release processes to include program Configuration Control Board(s)
Contributes to supplier development, test, production, and troubleshooting activities
Provides leadership, coaching, and technical oversight to other mechanical engineers
Advises, assists and checks mechanical engineering work products with a primary outcome of technical integrity while enabling the achievement of business goals
Directs the development and documentation of large scale, complex mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment requirements to establish the system design.
Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
Serves as technical consultant for disposition, corrective actions and coordination with cross-functional groups to identify/implement solutions and drive strategic improvements relative to production processes.
Support the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid systems and thermal environment to establish the system design.
Lead activities to validate and verify mechanical and fluid systems requirements.
Lead the development, maintenance or modification of system components' designs/proposals to provide installation and detail documentation.
Perform and document analyses.
Manage supplier development, test and production activities and directs supplier(s) to optimize integration and achieve program goals.
Prioritize, delegate and track performance and documentation of analyses of mechanisms, components and mechanical systems selecting appropriate methods to validate or assess the design.
Support proposal preparation and new business development efforts.
Coaches and mentors others.