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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Configuration Design Engineer to lead a variety of programs within our Phantom Works division located in Mesa, AZ.

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Experienced Configuration Design Engineer

Boeing

Mesa, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Experienced Configuration Design Engineer
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Configuration Design Engineer to lead a variety of programs within our Phantom Works division located in Mesa, AZ.
Boeing Phantom Works Vertical Lift creates next-generation technologies, products, and services for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business. Our focus is developing, capturing, and executing research & development projects creating technologies with application for legacy vertical lift platforms (CH47, AH64, H-6, V22, MH139) and advanced concepts/Future Franchises (FVL, Silent Marauder, Maritime Strike, HSVTOL, Proprietary) with front-end of the business capabilities in Concepts/Configuration Design, Rotors, Drives & Propulsion, Structures, and Vehicle Management architectures.
Phantom Works is the front end of the business in BDS, with a focus on maturing technology, rapid prototyping, and transitioning of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment; concept development; proposal writing; requirements generation; and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments. You will be a part of the Vertical Lift team within Boeing Phantom Works, chartered to developing differentiating capabilities and future concepts by relentlessly pursuing innovation in design, thinking and execution. Key functions in the team include engineering, requirements development, customer relationships, legal/IP, config management, verification and compliance support. This team will play a key role in developing, integrating, demonstrating and transitioning the future BDS-Vertical Lift products and technologies.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Possess a broad multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge with an emphasis on aerospace/aeronautical disciplines (e.g., aerodynamics, propulsion, orbital mechanics, structures, material properties, weight and balance, systems, systems, human factors and interfaces, mission systems, survivability, etc.)
  • Possess the ability to visualize in 3D and have a strong CAD background (Siemens NX and/or CATIA V5 preferred).
  • Background in Systems Engineering and assisting in systems engineering trades and design studies to understand the impact of requirements to the design, cost, weight, schedule, performance and other engineering disciplines
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives, apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools.
  • Highly flexible individual with an ability to adapt to a wide variety of assignments, teams, and organizations.

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
  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • 3+ years of experience in Air Vehicle design or Systems Integration of Air Vehicle design
  • Experience with design and development on rapid development or prototyping
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
  • Experience with 3D modeling tools (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX)
  • Experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) of complex mechanical systems
  • 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)
  • This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Experience with Vertical Lift Systems
  • Analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to work well within a team environment
  • Actively seeks learning opportunities
  • Experience with advanced surfacing and parametric design is strongly desirable but not required
  • Familiarity with configuration/data management tools (IPDM, Teamcenter), design of experiments and multi-disciplinary design and analysis and optimization (MDAO) processes and tools (MATLAB, Model Center, etc.)
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance/SSBI.

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.
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $112,200 - $151,800
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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 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) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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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