Associate Field Engineer

Associate Field Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000399036

Date Posted:

2023-11-01

Location:

USA - Memphis, TN

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Associate C-17 Field Engineer to provide embedded USAF Field and Product Review Engineering support at Memphis Air National Guard Base.  This position performs and represents Boeing C-17 engineering as an integral part of a multi-disciplined team in conjunction with the C-17 GLOBEMASTER 3 SUSTAINMENT CONTRACT (G3).  This position will be based at Memphis Air National Guard Base, Memphis, Tennessee. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of Boeing C-17 design and engineering principles to assess and resolve operational issues through the aircraft’s lifecycle

• Apply engineering principles and experience to research technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer

• Develop and release interim and permanent engineering dispositions to ensure aircraft airworthiness and overall operational safety and effectiveness

• Use innovative approaches and unique applications to solve complex nonconforming conditions

• Identify, document, and analyze reported problems and communicate deviations that could impact design intent and safety

• Provide design phase subject matter expertise by supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participating in design reviews

• Coordinate activities for on-site disabled aircraft repair / recovery teams, safety or accident investigation boards, and aircraft maintenance recovery teams

• Develop customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment

• Develop and implement technical training curriculum for internal and external customers

• Develop and implement product / process improvements

• This is a technical position at a USAF base requiring independence and technical acumen

• Travel to other operating locations to assist with operation, maintenance, and recovery of aircraft may be required

• Repair and troubleshoot aircraft electrical, electronic, and avionics systems with MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 429 data bus architecture.

• Position requires selected applicant to obtain cybersecurity certification that complies with AFMAN 17-1303, IAM Level 1 post start. All training materials and course fees will be covered

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

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field

• 1+ years of experience with aircraft sustainment or service engineering

• Able to occasionally travel domestically, work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of customer-facing, or equivalent, experience

• 1+ years of experience working in a multi-cultural environment

• Experience with C-17 aircraft

• Cybersecurity certification (i.e. DoD 8570, Security+, CISSP, etc.)

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 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

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 Work:

This position is for 1st 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 insur