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Mechanical Engineer (Associate, Experienced, Senior)

Albuquerque, New Mexico; Kirtland AFB, New Mexico Job ID 00000439948 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Post Date Dec. 17, 2024
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Job Description

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Position Overview:

Boeing is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our team on a new program in Albuquerque, NM developing and testing advanced concepts for the Department of Defense. This position will include work in mechanical design for optical systems, thermal analyses, structural analyses, and integration of subsystems. The ideal candidate will have experience with SolidWorks, NX, or other CAD software and Finite Element Analysis.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Designs mechanical systems to meet system requirements.

  • Supports the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment.

  • Supports the development, maintenance or modification of system designs to provide design documentation and high-level requirements

  • Performs detail design development and modification of mechanical and fluid system installations.

  • Performs spatial integration at system or component level and modification of mechanisms/landing gear/ordinance systems.

  • Assists in preparing technical documents for mechanical components and systems.

This position requires an active U.S.  Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required) with a Top Secret/SCI required after hire.  (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) 

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • 3+ years of experience working with finite element models / simulations using one or more of the following: PATRAN, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, Hypermesh, LS-Dyna, Optistruct

  • 3+ years of experience do you have in using computer-aided design (CAD) tools to design Mechanical components

  • 3+ years of experience assembling, repairing, and testing mechanical and electrical components and systems

  • 3+ years of experience with structural design or the design of mechanical sub-systems or components

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • Active Top Secret Clearance

  • 3+ years of experience working with computer aided design such as CATIA, Solidworks, or Siemens NX

  • 3+ years of experience with optical mount design

Typical Education/Experience: 

Associate (Level 2): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Experienced (Level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. NOTE: Basic relocation is available for internal candidates, based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.  

Union:

This is a non-union position.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range (associate, level 2): $76,500 - $103,500

Summary pay range (experienced, level 3): $95,200 - $128,800

Summary pay range (senior, level 4): $115,600 - $156,400

This requisition is accepting applications through January 8, 2024


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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