Experienced Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)

Experienced Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) organization is hiring an Experienced Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer to join the Integrated Design Engineering Team in Huntsville, AL on the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missile-defense program.

The Integrated Design Engineering team is responsible for designing RADAR seeker upgrades and next generation concepts, as well as supporting production and special test equipment design. Boeing has a multi-year contract to develop, test, and manufacture the PAC-3 RADAR seeker, recently named “the coolest thing made in Alabama for 2025”. This program encompasses concurrent design, test and manufacturing as new upgrades to this complex electro-mechanical assembly are incorporated into production. This long-term program is rapidly growing in Huntsville, due to design updates, production growth, and Boeing facilities investment(s).

This position will 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 document analyses. Manage supplier development, test and production activities and directs supplier(s) to optimize integration and achieve program goals. Prioritize, delegate and track performance and documentation of analyses of mechanisms, components and mechanical systems selecting appropriate methods to validate or assess the design. Support proposal preparation and new business development efforts. Train, coaches and mentor others. Work under minimal direction.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and documents mechanical engineering designs and analysis, including technical data packages, test plans, post-test reports, process specifications, and work instructions

• Develops cost reduction proposals, calculates return on investment, develops project requirements and schedules, and implements them into production

• Performs and documents analyses to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

• Supports on-going production activities and provides real-time support as non-conformances arise

• Supports engineering release processes to include program Configuration Control Board(s)

• Contributes to supplier development, test, production, and troubleshooting activities

• Provides leadership, coaching, and technical oversight to other mechanical engineers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. 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), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• 5+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering related role

• 2+ years technical engineering experience leading a team or project

• Knowledge of aerospace structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes

• Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources

• Ability to digest functional requirements and apply them to the product

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment to produce high quality engineering products

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Understanding of Boeing Engineering Standards and Design Practices

• Strong understanding of GD&T concepts, practice and implementation

• Experience with thermal and vibration environmental testing

• Experience in supporting full-rate production program(s)

• Strong