Job Description

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Boeing Defense Space & Security has an exciting opportunity for an Lead Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join us as part of our MQ-25 team located in Hazelwood, MO.

The MQ-25 is a new autonomous, unmanned carrier based refueling air vehicle. The MQ-25 program is working the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of 7 flight vehicles and two full-scale test articles for the Navy. The mechanical systems team is responsible for definition of many systems elements elements on the vehicle, including fuel, hydraulics, environmental control systems, mechanisms, landing gear and pylon.

Mechanical systems design engineers support the program by incorporating any required design changes in the design definition, and preparing changes required for the upcoming production contracts. The changes can be part of many systems areas, such as hydraulics, fuel, electrical, equipment, mechanisms, environmental control systems, and landing gear. Design engineers must work to incorporate all the requirements from multiple other engineering disciplines into the 3D model. The MQ-25 uses a model based design engineering release process, and product data management tools. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the first vehicle production and testing process on a new franchise platform.

This position is a lead role over all of the mechanical systems design team, and expected to have experience across multiple subsystems areas.

Position Responsibilities

• Directs the development and documentation of large scale, complex mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment requirements to establish the system design

• Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements

• Serves as technical consultant for disposition, corrective actions and coordination with cross-functional groups to identify/implement solutions and drive strategic improvements relative to production processes

• Coaches and mentors’ others

• Works under consultative direction

Hybrid schedule (in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and virtual work allowed Monday, and Fridays if program needs can still be met.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or Internationally depending on business needs

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics

• 14+ years’ experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD), utilizing model-based definition, preferably on Unigraphics

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience leading a design or analysis team

• Experience with aircraft system or structures design, development and production

• Experience with Product Data Management tools/systems such as TeamCenter and ENOVIA

• Experience working with computer aided design such as CATIA, Solidworks, or Siemens NX

Typical Education/Experience

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.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift Work Statement

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

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.