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C-17 Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - Flight Controls

The Boeing Company Long Beach, CA On-site senior full-time

Salary

111,350 - 150,650 | 135,150 - 182,850

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Description

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Mid or Senior Level Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer – Flight Controls to join the C-17 Sustainment Program in Long Beach, CA.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain aircraft mechanical systems such as hydraulics, flight control actuators, landing gear, environmental control, fuel and cargo handling.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and maintaining mechanical systems drawings and specifications
  • Supporting analysis and design reviews
  • Following documented processes, specifications and procedures
  • Performing technical review of supplier capabilities
  • Supporting the sustainment, development, and documentation of aircraft systems
  • Performing root cause analysis for field issues and providing corrective actions
  • Guiding and mentoring engineers in design decisions and presentations
  • Occasional travel to supply chain locations and military bases

The ideal candidate has:

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
  • 3+ years of experience with aircraft mechanical systems design, production, fleet support, or sustaining engineering
  • 3+ years of experience working with internal and external customers
  • 3+ years of experience demonstrating creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Preferred qualifications include:

  • 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience
  • C-17 or other military aircraft experience
  • Skilled in presenting complex issues and solutions to the Air Force customer
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to follow through
  • Skilled in Unigraphics NX modeling and Teamcenter drawing release system

Boeing offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work

Salary ranges:

  • Mid Level: 111,350 - 150,650
  • Senior: 135,150 - 182,850

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • C-17 aircraft experience
  • Military aircraft experience
  • Leadership qualities
  • Presentation skills
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