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Senior Aerospace Design Engineer - SLS

Huntsville, Alabama; John F Kennedy Space Center, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana Job ID JR2025446626 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Post Date Mar. 13, 2025
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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.

Position Overview:

The Boeing Company is actively seeking candidates to join the Space launch System (SLS) engineering team in support of NASA’s Artemis program.  We are looking for a wide range of candidates with a passion for Human Space Flight and want to be a part of these historic times of returning humans back to the moon and beyond!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support the SLS Core Stage Integrated Design team (Primary structure, Secondary structure, Fairings, Umbilical Panels, etc.)

  • Develop and release engineering that meets programmatic metrics for on-time releases (OTR) and first-time quality (FTQ) 

  • Support production operations in New Orleans and Launch activities at KSC 

  • Support design reviews, analyses and component testing to ensure delivery of products meet or exceed customer requirements

  • Support troubleshooting of delivered products, production mishaps and In-Flight anomalies

  • Participate in verification closure and design certification

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facilities. 

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.

  • Ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.

  • Experience developing and releasing aerospace structural/mechanical datasets (drawings)

  • Advanced knowledge of design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly

  • Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems.

  • The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design and production

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • Launch vehicle experience

  • Experience working on NASA Human Space Flight development programs

  • Hardware experience is providing engineering rationale for production non-conformances

  • Working knowledge of ProE (CREO) and data management systems

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.

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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; $113,050 - $152,950



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


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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