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C-17 Mechanical Design Engineer - Landing Gear (Mid-Level)

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

Salary

111,350 - 150,650

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Description

We are seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer – Landing Gear to join the C-17 Sustainment Program in Long Beach, CA. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems design and analysis, with a focus on landing gear components and systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and analysis of landing gear components and systems, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory standards for the C-17 aircraft
  • Utilize engineering analysis tools and software (e.g., Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD software) to evaluate structural designs and assess the impact of design changes on aircraft performance and safety
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for issues related to landing gear systems, developing and implementing corrective actions and design modifications as necessary
  • Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and other engineering teams to provide technical support and guidance on sustaining engineering challenges related to landing gear
  • Develop and review engineering documentation, including specifications, design reports, and test plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards
  • Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to communicate engineering findings, project status, and technical recommendations
  • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to mechanical design and landing gear systems in aerospace engineering

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • C-17 or other military aircraft experience
  • Skilled in presenting complex issues and solutions to the Air Force customer in both verbal and written forms
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to follow through
  • Skilled in Unigraphics NX modeling and Teamcenter drawing release system
  • Skilled in drafting Time Compliance Technical Orders for aircraft in service changes and inspections
  • Demonstrated engineering experience level to obtain Design Engineering Authority to approve waivers, non-conformance corrective actions and rework
  • Demonstrated engineering experience level to obtain Design Approval Engineer authority to approve designs
  • Technical Lead Engineer or ability to obtain certification for that role
  • Versed in Boeing procurement system

Pay & Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off
  • Summary pay range: 111,350 - 150,650

Skills

Nice to have

  • Unigraphics NX
  • Teamcenter
  • Time Compliance Technical Orders
  • Design Engineering Authority
  • Design Approval Engineer
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