C-17 Landing Gear Design Engineer

The Boeing Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer - Landing Gear to join the C-17 Sustainment Program. You will lead design and analysis of landing gear components, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards for the C-17 aircraft.

You will use FEA and CAD tools, perform root cause analysis, develop documentation, and interface with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with focus in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials Science.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical systems design

Customer interface

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

Teamcenter

CAD software

Job description

The Boeing Company in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer - Landing Gear to join the C-17 Sustainment Program. You will lead design and analysis of landing gear components, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards for the C-17 aircraft.

You will use FEA and CAD tools, perform root cause analysis, develop documentation, and interface with customers and suppliers.