Senior Rotor Systems Design Engineer

Senior Rotor Systems Design Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for a Senior Rotor Systems Design Engineer to join our Phantom Works - Vertical Lift team in Ridley Park, PA.

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 with front-end of the business capabilities in 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 with developing differentiated 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:

• Successful candidates will direct the development, maintenance or modification of complex mechanical systems to support the PW VL research and development priorities while interfacing with a variety of engineering capabilities 

This role may include the following tasks:

• Developing engineering definition for complex rotor system data packages (e.g. 3D Model Based Definition; Functional Analyses; Simulations; Manufacturing Instructions; Supplier Mgmt Support) for Rotor Systems

• Support Fabrication of systems to ensure compliance with engineering requirements  

• Support Test by developing verification and validation plans including evaluating test data to validate components and systems against design requirements and objectives

• Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements

• Serve 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

• Coach and mentor others

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

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.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

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

• 14+ years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 12+ years of work related engineering experience with a Master’s or 9+ years of work related engineering experience with a PhD

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. 

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