Senior Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer in Huntington Beach, CA with experience analyzing space and airborne platforms to support the development of Space Payloads for optical sensing systems. Responsibilities will include leading mechanical analysis of Space Payloads and Systems.This position is part of the rapidly growing Electro-Optics Infrared Mission Systems team within Boeing Research and Technology. The Electro-Optics Infrared Mission Systems team has more than quadrupled in size over the past 18 months due to new contract wins and continues to see increased demand from Boeing’s customers. We’re designing, building, and testing cutting edge sensor systems for airborne and space platforms. Our focus is always on the mission – connecting people through safer air travel and protection of the warfighter from its adversaries.This isn’t your typical Boeing team – we are focused on the entire lifecycle of design: from modeling and simulation of new ideas, through prototype demonstrations, and eventually transitioning to production systems. Our team provides complete engineering solutions to Boeing and its customers, including systems engineering, optics design, mechanical design, algorithms, software development, firmware development, electronics, and advanced system modeling and simulations.Candidates should have experience with engineering including a broad knowledge of design, stress analysis, certification, and engineering principles. Candidates should also have experience collaborating with other Integrated Product Teams to execute strategy of growth, on-time delivery, and technical excellence as well as extensive experience in performing engineering work.If you’re interested in working in a fast-paced environment while taking a design from clean sheet of paper through flight demonstration, ideally with some technology that’s never been flown before, then this is the job for you!Position Responsibilities:

Lead and provide technical quality review of the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid systems and thermal environment to establish the system design

Lead activities to validate and verify mechanical and fluid systems requirements

Lead the development, maintenance or modification of system components' designs/proposals to provide installation and detail documentation

Perform and documents analyses

Manage supplier development, test and production activities and direct the supplier to optimize integration and achieve program goals

Prioritize, delegate and track performance and documentation of analyses of mechanisms/landing gear/ordnance components and systems selecting appropriate methods to validate or assess the design

Support proposal preparation and new business development efforts

Train and coach others

Work under minimal direction

Perform strength, dynamic, and on-orbit displacement analysis for structural and electro optic components

Define tasking for analysis group members and external analysis loaned labor

Create and define analysis approaches and guidelines for structural analysis of EO/IR products

Review analysis products created for EO/IR payloads

Create payload level and component level finite element models of EO/IR systems

Perform pre-test analysis, give input to test procedures, and supervise structural and dynamic tests

Review engineering drawings of assemblies and piece parts

Create milestone review packages and present to external and internal customers

Define environmental requirements for subsystem components based upon higher level requirements

Define system level environmental requirements in the absence of customer requirements

Support project management tasks by providing analysis status, expected completion dates, and hours estimates for analysis tasks

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Huntington Beach, CA site.This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret clearance Post-Start is required.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Experience with systems engineering on a missile, weapon, or defense program

Experience in system engineering (e.g., Systems, Design, Architecture, Integration, Requirements or Test)

Experience designing a composite Mission Systems architecture for a new or derivative product

Experience as a systems engineer assessing functionality or performance of a complex system

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Active U.S. Top Secret / SSBI Security Clearance

Experience with space programs products and processes

Mechanical design experience on mechanical systems and space vehicle systems

Missile Defense Agency program experience

Experience working with engineering and technical Data for space or comparable defense derivative platforms

Experience with Solidworks

Experience with systems engineering and integration of complex systems

System of Systems Integration experience

Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and identify root cause and recommend solutions

Utilization of Digital Engineering environment

Good verbal and written communication skills, must be able to work independently and will possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment

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 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years' related work experience, Master+18 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standardRelocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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.Shift:This position is for first shift.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: $178,500 - $241,500Applications for this position will be accepted through March 29, 2024.Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Export Control Details: US based job, US Person requiredEqual 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.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.