
Structures & Payload Design Engineer, Experienced or Lead
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Job Description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is looking for an Experienced or Lead Structures & Payload Design Engineer to join the Design CenterSouth located in Huntsville, Alabama. This position will focus on the structural design and product definition for Boeing platforms to include space vehicles, launch systems and payloads, commercial aircraft, UAV, ground vehicles, and various defense industry platforms and products.
Tasks will include design work, 3D CAD model generation and product data management systems work for structures and structural hardware and assemblies. Work will include a mix of model-based definition and traditional drawing generation. Work will interface with adjacent engineering functions to include stress analysis, materials and processes, manufacturing, procurement, quality, safety, systems and verification. Designs will comply with customer requirements, including typical release processes and signature cycle approvals. Candidate will support supplier development, testing, and production activities, collaborating closely with suppliers to optimize designs and achieve program objectives.
Position Responsibilities
- Structural design and model-based product definition using 3D CAD
- Product data management systems
- Interpreting customer requirements into complying with product designs
- Drawing generation and release
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 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 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
- Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 5 years design experience with modern space launch systems
- 5 years Design experience
- 2 years experience with Creo CAD software
Typical Education/Experience:
- Level 3: Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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 Experienced, Level 3: $ 90,100 - $ 121,900
Summary pay range, Lead, Level 4: $ 113,050 - $ 152,950
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
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.Safety Sensitive:
This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.Security Clearance:
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.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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