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Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico Job ID JR2025464410 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 06, 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 and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate orExperienced Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The role supports the Air Force Research Lab in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities using ground-based telescopes.

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, ANSYS, NX, or other CAD software and Finite Element Analysis. Albuquerque is a tremendous place – rich in culture, adventure, and natural beauty and home to talented and generous people.

Starfire Optical Range is a world class research facility with recognized achievements in adaptive optics, enabled by the quality, enthusiasm, and dedication of our entire team. Our team consists of engineers and technicians in all disciplines required to plan, design, integrate, and test complex optical, electronic, laser systems to achieve research objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

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

  • Supports the development, maintenance or modification of system designs/proposals to provide design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users/customers.

  • 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.

  • Assists in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts.

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 in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) 

  • 2+ years of experience in using computer-aided design (CAD) tools to design Mechanical components

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

  • Experience assembling, repairing, and testing mechanical and electrical components and systems

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

  • Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Active Top Secret Clearance

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

  • 5+ years of experience with optical mount design

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 Variable shift.

Pay and 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.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $76,500 - $103,500

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $95,200 - $128,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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

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 variable 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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