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Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - Experienced / Lead

Boeing
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Feb 2026
💰 $171,350/yr($103,700/yr$171,350/yr)

About the role

Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - Experienced / Lead

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing St. Louis is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace.  We are currently seeking Experienced or Senior Mechanical System Design Engineers to develop, maintain and modify air vehicle subsystems (Armament, Crew Systems, Environmental Cooling, Equipment, Fuel, Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Mechanisms and Thermodynamic) and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

These positions are located in the St. Louis region and support current and emerging aircraft programs as part of the Air Dominance division in Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS).

Positions will be located at one of the listed locations: Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; St. Louis, MO; St. Charles, MO; Mascoutah, IL.

Position Responsibilities:

Level 3

  • Develop, integrate and document air vehicle subsystems requirements to establish the system design

  • Develop, maintain and modify air vehicle subsystems and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle

  • Perform, integrate analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

  • Manage supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals

  • Develop new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort

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

  • Work under general direction

Level 4

  • Develop, integrate and document air vehicle subsystems requirements to establish the system design

  • Develop, maintain and modify air vehicle subsystem and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle

  • Lead performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

  • Manage supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals

  • Assist with investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements

  • Work under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

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

  • Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

  • Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

  • Experience using NX / Teamcenter and familiarity with reading 2-D drawings

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

  • Structural Design experience on military or commercial aircraft

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 s

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