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Boeing

Design Engineer, Entry Level

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Design Engineer, Entry Level Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS ... S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. * Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software ...

Boeing

Design Engineer, Entry Level

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Design Engineer, Entry Level Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS ... S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. * Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software ...

Muon Space

Software Engineer, Entry-Level

San Jose, CA · On-site

$142K - $169K/yr

... Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to ... Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S ...

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City of Redding

Entry Level Police Officer

Redding, CA

$81K - $119K/yr

August 26, 2025 The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Entry Level ... Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment as a peace officer per government code section 1031 ...

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Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Boeing

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$90K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 612 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Integrated Design Engineering Organization is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate) to join the Satellite Systems Team located in El Segundo, CA.

The selected candidate will be part of a high-performing engineering team that is immersed in development and high non-recurring projects. This candidate will design Thermal Products (Multi-Layer Insulation and Protection) to meet mechanical system requirements and establish mechanical systems design for Government and Commercial Satellite Programs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment

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

  • Perform detailed design development and modification of mechanical and fluid system installation

  • Perform spatial integration at system or component level and modification of mechanisms/landing gear/ordinance systems

  • Assist in preparing technical documents for mechanical components and systems

  • Assist in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts

  • Work under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 2: 1+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 1+ years of experience in thermal design and analysis

  • 1+ years of experience with ProE/CREO or Windchill applications

  • Experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

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 for Entry-Level (Level 1): $76,500.00 - $103,500.00

Summary pay range for Associate (Level 2): $90,950.00 - $123,050.00

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive 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. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Post-Start is required.

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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