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Mechanical Design Engineer (Entry Level and Associate)

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025461793 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 23, 2025 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 Defense Space & Security is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Entry Level and Associate)  to join us as part of our Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) Design & Production Engineering team located on the St. Louis site in Berkeley, MO.

The Advanced Airborne Sensor is a multifunction radar used on the P-8 Poseidon. The team is responsible for developing and performing design engineering for production, sustainment, modification and improvements of military and commercial derivative aircrafts. A successful candidate for this position will possess Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Innovation, Project Management, and Engineering Judgment. In this role you will provide structural design and analysis, support the safety and producibility of the product, perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and coordinate engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Supports the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment.
  • Supports the development of design concepts/final design to contractual/producibility requirements for end item deliverables, this includes structural modifications, mechanical components, and primary and secondary structural detail/installation design for Development and Production purposes.
  • Performs limited detail design development and modification of structural components and mechanical and fluid system installations.
  • Supports team in performing 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.
  • Works under close supervision.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work at the St. Louis site located in Berkeley, MO.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

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

Preferred Qualifications 

  • 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience working conceptual, preliminary and detailed design including 2D drawings and 3D deliverables
  • Experience using 3-D Computer Aided Engineering tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation.      

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 Work Statement

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: Entry Level $65,450 – 88,550

Summary Pay Range: Associate  $76,500 – 103,500


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 28, 2025


Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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