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Mechanical Design Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Hazelwood, Missouri; Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026498334 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 26, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently seeking an Associate orMid-Level Mechanical / Systems Engineer to join the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) engineering design team in Hazelwood, MO supporting Boeing Phantom Works and Air Dominance Military Programs.

This team is responsible for creating a wide range of products to support military aircraft maintenance activity and ground operations. Basic Ground Support Equipment product examples include aircraft slings, engine installation equipment, landing gear installation equipment, handling dollies, and a variety of subsystems component installation equipment. Additional GSE products include protective covers and remove before flight gear. Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Design is a niche within the aerospace industry that offers mechanical engineers countless opportunities to learn about and work with most aircraft systems without being tied to one specific area.

The candidate selected for this position will lead work with customers to develop and document complex structural and mechanical support equipment system requirements. Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture and hardware designs and interface specifications. Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements. Oversee the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements. Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware over the entire product lifecycle. Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs.

Position Responsibilities P2

  • Oversee external customer deliverables, including SERDs, CDRL data, and GSE hardware.

  • Plan and manage project schedules including EVM performance

  • Collaborate with United States Defense customers regarding new mechanical GSE contracts and their associated hardware / design requirements.

  • Support customer proposals / estimates for new GSE hardware development

  • Develop technical documentation for mechanical support equipment.

  • Create test procedures and perform system verification tests to validate operational and functional requirements

  • Support the resolution of product integration issues and production anomalies

  • Supplier coordination, including SDRL data item disposition

  • Work under general supervision with advisement from more experienced engineers.

Position Responsibilities P3

  • Manage external customer deliverables, including SERDs, CDRL data, and GSE hardware

  • Plan and manage project schedules including EVM performance

  • Familiar with the SERD and CDRL systems and processes.  Experience with Slick Wave.

  • Collaborate with US Defense customers regarding new mechanical GSE contracts and their associated hardware / design requirements

  • Collaborate across functional teams to develop effective and innovative GSE solutions to air vehicle maintenance

  • Support customer proposals / estimates for new GSE hardware development

  • Develop technical documentation for mechanical support equipment.

  • Create test procedures and perform system verification tests to validate operational and functional requirements

  • Support the resolution of product integration issues and production anomalies

  • Supplier coordination, including supporting supplier selection, site visits, and SDRL data item disposition

  • Manage and mentor early career engineers in mechanical systems and processes

  • Support internal, informal peer reviews and formal design reviews as needed.

  • Work independently under minimal direction.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position

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

  • 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

  • 3+ years of experience preparing and coordinating technical documentation (engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work)

  • Proficiency in advanced cad modeling software (NX, Catia or Solidworks)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

  • Familiar with Boeing’s Earned Management Value processes and Boeing Silver CAM certification.

  • Experience with mechanical ground support equipment (engine dollies, aircraft jacks, cranes, etc.)

  • Experience interacting with customers, technically and programmatically

  • Experience with mechanism design, mechanical tolerancing and product development.

  • Willingness to work outside the office environment supporting and incorporating feedback from machine shops, mechanics and assembly technicians.

  • Experience interpreting 2-dimensional engineering drawings.

  • Experience with engineering materials and material properties (aluminum, steel, engineering plastics, fabrics, webbing).

  • Working knowledge and experience creating engineering definition of detail parts and assemblies requiring machining, welding, and post processing.

  • Working knowledge and experience incorporating mechanical hardware into designs (fasteners, bearings, screw jacks, gear boxes, springs, casters, etc.)

  • Ability to communicate with others and work on a team.

  • Technically minded with high value placed on attention to detail

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. 

Pay & Benefits:

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 for Associate Level (Level 2): $85,000 – $115,000

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $103,700 – $140,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 05, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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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