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Structure and Payload Design Engineer - (Associate, Experienced, Or Lead)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID 00000417338 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Post Date May. 08, 2024
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Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is currently looking for a Payload Mechanical Design Engineer (Associate, Mid-level, Lead) to join their team in El Segundo, CA.

The Payload Mechanical Engineering group is in need of an experience Payload Mechanical Design Engineer .with technical knowledge, expertise, and leadership for payload mechanical engineering, CAD design processes and techniques, and RF transmission line design and products

This individual assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the spacecraft system design. They develop, maintain and modify basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. This engineer understands RF cable and waveguide routing methods and design criteria for RF systems and components to meet requirements and specifications. They assist with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. This person supports investigation of anomalous issues and supports resolution and corrective actions and works under general supervision.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels includingAssociate, Mid-level, Lead

Position Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical Design using CAD application
  • RF Waveguide and cable routing using CAD application
  • Detail documentation for payload mechanical engineering
  • Support of manufacturing activities for payload engineering

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

This position requires the ability to obtain 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 isrequired.

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
  • 1 + or more years’ as a Mechanical Engineer in a production environment
  • 1 + or more years’ experience working with RF Communication systems
  • 1+ or more years experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g. NX, Catia, CADD)?

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • 5+ or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 9+ or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with CREO Parametric CAD application

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.

Lead (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. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Referral Bonus:  

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

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.

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

Summary pay range, Associate: $80,750 - $109,250

Summary pay range, Experienced: $96,050 – $129,950

Summary pay range, Lead: $120,700 – $163,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 23rd 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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