Mechanical Engineer (Expert or Principal)

Company: BOEING
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.We are seeking Mechanical Engineers (Expert or Principal) in Huntington Beach, CA with experience in the development of mission systems for space and airborne platforms to help lead our mechanical engineering design team for optical sensing systems. Responsibilities will include leading a team of engineers in the design of opto-mechanical systems, sub-systems, and components. This includes conceptual design and layouts, leading trade studies, and detailed design of telescope housings, optical mounts, sun shades, mechanisms, and electronics. The team is responsible for all aspects of design including conceptual design, CAD modeling, structural analysis, and thermal analysis, as well as assembly, integration, and test of the hardware in our electronics and optics labs. Candidates should have both the ability to lead a team as well as extensive experience in doing the engineering work.We are Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T): Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. --We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future! -- #TheFutureIsBuiltHere --#ChangeTheWorldThis position is part of the rapidly growing EO/IR Mission Systems team within BR&T. We're designing, building, and testing cutting edge sensor systems, including OPIR, Missile Defense, Hypersonic Defense, IR Seekers, and IR sensor suites for airborne systems. Our focus is always on the mission - connecting people through safer air travel and protection of the warfighter from its adversaries. This isn't your typical Boeing team - we execute through the entire design lifecycle: from modeling and simulation of new concepts, through lab and prototype demonstrations, and eventually transitioning to production systems. If you're interested in working in a fast pace environment while taking a design from clean sheet of paper through flight demonstration, ideally with some technology that's never been flow before, then this is the group for you.Position Responsibilities:---- --

• Lead the mechanical design team on development programs in the design of complex opto-mechanical and electromechanical systems and components for space and airborne sensor systems
• Lead design trades, including design and layout trades, in alignment with customer requirements.
• Preform analysis for systems, sub-systems, and components, including structural, thermal, vibration, and shock.
• Support on-site assembly, integration, and test of opto-mechanical systems and sub-systems
• Supports proposal preparation and new business development efforts.
• Plans and leads research projects to develop concepts for future product designs to meet future sensor needs for Boeing and it's customersThis position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.-- This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future.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)Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience): ----
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
  • Experience working on opto-mechanical designs or electromechanical designs
  • Experience with space and/or airborne systems
  • Experience with structural and/or thermal analysis
  • 3+ years of experience with the design of mission systems, sensors, or sensing systems
  • 9+ years of engineering experience--Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): --
    • 15 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Active TOP SECRET security clearance
    • Experience with thermal analysis of space systems, airborne systems, or electronics systems
    • Experience in the design and development of EO/IR sensor systems
    • Experience working on research and development or prototype programsTypical Education/Experience:Expert: 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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Principal: 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 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years' related work experience, Master+18 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.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 first 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 for Expert: $147,000 - $197,000Summary pay range for Principal: $178,000 - $241,000#BRT_MSA_SE#BRT_MSAExport 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.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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