Space Electronics Test Systems Mechanical Design Engineer

Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems is currently hiring a Space Electronics Test Systems Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Special Test Equipment for Space Electronics team located in El Segundo, CA.

The Special Test Equipment (STE) team at The Boeing Company's Satellite Development Center in El Segundo, California is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers with skills and familiarity in Power/Digital and RF/Mixed Signal Systems for Space Applications. Our team is a critical part of Boeing's mission, ensuring the reliability and performance of advanced space electronics through the design, development, and validation of state-of-the-art testing equipment.

As a Space Electronics Test Systems Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to diverse projects ranging from cutting-edge satellite communication systems to advanced exploration ventures. Your expertise will have a direct impact on crucial missions, such as the development of the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system, the X-37B, the CST-100 Starliner, and many more space-based missions.

Position Responsibilities

• Define mechanical architecture for STE platforms, including enclosures, fixtures, harness routing, mounting and alignment systems, thermal control hardware, vibration/test interfaces, and integration hardware for space-grade test systems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings, assembly instructions, and technician work instructions to support fabrication, assembly, and acceptance testing.
• Perform mechanical analyses and modeling to predict performance and ensure compliance with space and test environment requirements.
• Design and implement thermal management solutions for STE and DUT.
• Lead prototyping activities, including machine shop fabrication, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and rapid iteration.
• Design test fixtures, mechanical interfaces, kinematic mounts, and COTS selections to support electrical test procedures and instrument integration.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to support PCB mechanical constraints, board standoffs, connectors, and routing.
• Support development and implementation of automated test systems by integrating mechanical motion stages, switches, sensors, and actuators with control software.
• Participate in lab testing and debugging using electronics lab instrumentation.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, drawings, BOMs, and release packages.
• Provide technical support during production, environmental qualification, and flight-unit integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience using CAD software.
• Experience generating drawings and work instructions for technicians.
• Experience using PLM tools and document release/control practices.
• Ability to participate in or lead hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting in a lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced, Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lead, Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• GD&T Experience.
• Experience with 3D printing and modeling.
• Familiarity with common commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions for electronic systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and DFMAT.
• Experience with PCB design, layout, and routing.
• Experience with thermal modeling and analysis.
• Software/coding experience using LabView, TestStand, C/C#, Python, and MATLAB.
• Experience designing automated test systems for power/digital and RF/mixed signal systems.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees can enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off.