Boeing

Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical Flight Controls

Boeing$153K — $207K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 9+ years of experience in Mechanical Flight Controls within the aerospace industry.
  • 3+ years of experience using CATIA V5 or similar CAD software.
  • 2+ years of experience with commercial aircraft programs.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Responsible Engineer on safety projects for Continued Operational Safety Program.
  • Support BCA Production and BGS Modifications and Engineering changes for aircraft.
  • Provide design solutions for fleet issues to Service Engineering team.
  • Conduct new detail design and troubleshoot in-service issues.
  • Collaborate across multiple engineering functions to enhance Mechanical Systems.
  • Define testing methods and participate in certification activities with regulatory agencies.
  • Travel 10% domestically and internationally for project support.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans and life insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time off programs, including vacation and sick leave.
  • Relocation assistance based on eligibility.
Full Job Description
Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical Flight Controls

Position Responsibilities:
  • Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects.
  • Supports to BCA Production, BGS Modifications, BGS Boeing Converted Freighter program and Engineering changes for OoP aircraft.
  • Supports BGS Spares (ELRs, SDTs and Interchangeabilities).
  • Provides design solutions to the Service Engineering team for BCS and other fleet issues with design solutions.
  • Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.


General tasks:
  • Performs new detail design, as well as participate in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues. Support the development and documentation of Airplane components such as / gearboxes, cable system components, pilot controls (i.e. column, wheel, rudder pedals, switches, etc.), torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, various sensor types, etc.,
  • Opportunities for mechanical engineering engagement in Flight Controls and Mechanical Systems include work in Primary Flight Controls (e.g. pilot controls, elevators, horizontal stabilizer, rudder, ailerons, and spoilers/speed-brakes), High Lift Systems (i.e. leading edge flaps or slats, and trailing edge flaps).
  • Works to ensure world-class Mechanical Systems by collaborating with other organizations such as Aerodynamics Performance and Stability & Control, Structures, Flight Deck Crew Operations, Pilots, Electrical Systems, Systems Stress, Customer Services & Airline Customers, Factory and Flight Line Operations, Supplier Management, Airplane Safety and many others.
  • Requirements definition, conducting various types of analysis, use of CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA, and math modeling with tools such as Simulink and EASY5.
  • Conducts or participates in design reviews as a SMEs, formulates path forward with findings and prepares technical presentations for executive review boards of potential safety items
  • Engages in supplier coordination, define verification methods such as component, system-level and airplane-level testing, and participate in that testing.
  • Participates in activities related to certification of Boeing products with regulatory agencies.


This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. a7120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options (Seal Beach, CA).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
  • 9+ years of experience in related engineering roles (Mechanical Flight Controls within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs).
  • 3+ years of experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA.
  • 2+ years of experience with commercial aircraft program.


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 14+ years of experience in Mechanical Flight Controls or related engineering roles within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs with credentials to recognize candidate as a SME and industry expert.
  • Current Boeing Designated Expert (BDE), Technical Lead Engineer (TLE), or Design Approval Engineer (DAE).
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • Strong collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions.
  • Experience reviewing/approving Service Bulletins.
  • Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.


Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company9s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process to all job descriptions moving forward.

Union:

This is a non-union represented position.

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: $153,000 - $207,000

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor9s Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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