Entry Level Computer Engineer Jobs in Bellevue, WA

Summary

Supports the design and development of aircraft modifications and installations related to mechanical systems, including air conditioning, ventilation, smoke detection, equipment cooling, oxygen, potable water, wastewater, vacuum waste, and refrigerant systems, ensuring fit, form, and function meet customer requirements, quality standards, FAA regulations, project schedules, and budget objectives.

Applies fundamental engineering principles and uses Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools to develop and modify designs under the guidance of experienced engineering personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the design and analysis of aircraft mechanical system modifications and installations under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Reviews subsystem and project specifications and applies established design requirements to assigned tasks.
• Selects materials and components using established engineering practices and specifications.
• Works with Manufacturing Engineering to support manufacturable, cost-effective designs.
• Develops working knowledge of Bills of Materials, assembly concepts, fabrication specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Supports verification that designs meet customer requirements, quality standards, and applicable FAA requirements.
• Completes assigned engineering tasks within project schedules and communicates status and issues to the project team.
• Develops mechanical systems design knowledge and CAD skills through increasingly complex assignments.
• Resolves routine technical issues using established methods and guidance; escalates complex issues as appropriate.
• Supports liaison engineering activities, including investigation and resolution of design and installation issues. Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.

Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering or a related discipline; 2 years of relevant engineering experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience preferred.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Computer Aided Drafting/Design knowledge, both 3D (Inventor preferred) and 2D (AutoCAD)

• Familiarity with industry standard practices, materials, and component parts .
• Understanding of manufacturing methodologies, design-for-manufacturing and assembly, costing, and material selection.
• Familiarity with engineering drawing and documentation standards, including ANSI Y14.5.
• Ability to review drawings for fit, form, and function with guidance.
• Ability to meet project schedules and technical requirements in a prototype engineering environment.
• Ability to adapt to processes and requirements specific to prototype engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems:
  • Hydraulic: Potable Water, Waste Water, Coolant Systems
  • Pneumatic: Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Vacuum Waste Systems
  • Safety: Smoke Detection, Oxygen, Equipment Cooling Systems
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $81,000.00 - $93,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.