Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4 (Contract)
Seal Beach, CA, United States (On-site)
Contract (1 year)
Published 1 day ago
On hold
Flight Controls
CATIA V5
Bachelor's Degree
This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Experienced Contract Design Engineer (Level
4) specializing in Mechanical Flight Controls to support our Out-of-Production (OoP) Mechanical (Mech) Systems Design Engineering (DE) team based in Seal Beach, CA. This role is integral to our commitment to safety and compliance with FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of design principles, aircraft performance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that our aircraft meet the highest safety standards.
Position Responsibilities:
- Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects.
- Supports to BCA Production, BGS Modifications, BGS Boeing Converted Freighter program and Engineering changes for OoP aircraft.
- Supports BGS Spares (ELRs, SDTs and Interchangeabilities).
- Provides design solutions to the Service Engineering team for BCS and other fleet issues with design solutions.
- Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.
General tasks:
- Performs new detail design, as well as participates in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues. Supports the development and documentation of Airplane components such as gearboxes, cable system components, pilot controls (i.e., column, wheel, rudder pedals, switches, etc.), torque tubes, linkages, ball‑screws, various sensor types, etc.,
- Opportunities for mechanical engineering engagement in Flight Controls and Mechanical Systems include work in Primary Flight Controls (e.g., pilot controls, elevators, horizontal stabilizer, rudder, ailerons, and spoilers/speed‑brakes), High Lift Systems (i.e., leading edge flaps or slats, and trailing edge flaps).
- Works to ensure world‑class Mechanical Systems by collaborating with other organizations such as Aerodynamics Performance and Stability & Control, Structures, Flight Deck Crew Operations, Pilots, Electrical Systems, Systems Stress, Customer Services & Airline Customers, Factory and Flight Line Operations, Supplier Management, Airplane Safety and many others.
- Requirements definition, conducting various types of analysis, use of CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA, and math modeling with tools such as Simulink and EASY
5. - Conducts or participates in design reviews as a SME, formulates path forward with findings and prepares technical presentations for executive review boards of potential safety items.
- Engages in supplier coordination, defines verification methods such as component, system‑level and airplane‑level testing, and participates in that testing.
- Participates in activities related to certification of Boeing products with regulatory agencies.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
- 5+ years of experience in related engineering roles (Mechanical Flight Controls within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs).
- 2+ years of experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA.
- 2+ years of experience with commercial aircraft program.
Preferred
Skills:
- Current Design Engineering (DE) Approver.
- Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Strong collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions.
- Experience reviewing/approving Service Bulletins.
Pay Rate Range
Min Pay Rate $90
Max Pay Rate $95
Currency USD
Unit hourly
Benefits Information
* Optional Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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