Experienced Configuration Design Engineer

Job Overview

Job Title:

Experienced Configuration Design Engineer

Location:

Mesa, AZ

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Phantom Works Vertical Lift division seeks an experienced Configuration Design Engineer to lead programs focused on next‑generation technologies for legacy and advanced vertical lift platforms.

• Possess a broad multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge with an emphasis on aerospace/aeronautical disciplines such as aerodynamics, propulsion, orbital mechanics, structures, materials, weight and balance, systems, human factors, interfaces, mission systems, survivability, and systems engineering.
• Possess the ability to visualize in 3D and have a strong CAD background (Siemens NX and/or CATIA V5 preferred).
• Background in systems engineering and assistance in systems engineering trades and design studies to understand the impact of requirements on design, cost, weight, schedule, performance and other engineering disciplines.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from multiple perspectives, apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools.
• Highly flexible individual with the ability to adapt to a wide variety of assignments, teams, and organizations.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or a non‑US equivalent qualification directly related to the work statement.
• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Air Vehicle design or systems integration of air vehicle design.
• Experience with design and development on rapid development or prototyping.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools such as Solid Works, Creo, CATIA, NX.
• Experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) of complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience with vertical lift systems.
• Analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Actively seeks learning opportunities.
• Experience with advanced surfacing and parametric design (desirable but not required).
• Familiarity with configuration/data management tools (IPDM, Teamcenter), design of experiments and multi-disciplinary design/analysis/optimization processes and tools such as MATLAB, Model Center, etc.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance/SSBI.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $112,200 - $151,800.

The Boeing Company provides employees with a variety of benefit programs 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 paid and unpaid time away from work.

401(k) plan:
Company matches contributions dollar for dollar up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting.

Student Loan Match:
The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted toward the Company Match to employees’ Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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. The position also requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship only.

Visa sponsorship is not provided. The position is for 1st shift. Relocation assistance is not available.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.