Entry Level or Associate Mechanical System Design Engineers

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits including 401(k) +/

Job summary

Boeing St. Louis is seeking Entry Level or Associate Mechanical System Design Engineers to develop and modify air vehicle subsystems using 3-D CAD tools, supporting the product lifecycle from design to external customers in the Greater St. Louis region.

The roles require a BS in engineering, potential security clearance, and collaboration across disciplines; relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package are available. Locations include Berkeley, Hazelwood, St. Louis, St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials).
• Level 2: 2+ years' related work experience or equivalent.
• Experience using NX / Teamcenter and familiarity with reading 2-D drawings.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance; US Citizenship required.
• Some positions may require Special Program Access; US Citizenship only.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting air vehicle subsystems requirements to establish the system design.
• Develop, maintain and modify air vehicle subsystems and component designs using 3-D CAD tools to define product embodiments.
• Perform tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Assist with supplier development, test and production activities to optimize the design and meet program goals.
• Work under supervision (Level 1) or general supervision (Level 2).

Skills

NX/Teamcenter familiarity

Reading 2-D drawings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing St. Louis is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace. We are currently seeking Entry Level or Associate Mechanical System Design Engineers to develop, maintain and modify air vehicle subsystems (Armament, Crew Systems, Environmental Cooling, Equipment, Fuel, Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Mechanisms and Thermodynamic) and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

These positions are located in the Greater St. Louis region and support current and emerging aircraft programs as part of the Air Dominance division in Boeing Defense Space and Security.

Positions will be located at one of the listed locations: Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; St. Louis, MO; St. Charles, MO; St.; Mascoutah, IL.

Position Responsibilities

Level 1

• Assist with documentation of air vehicle subsystems requirements to establish the system design
• Assist with development, maintenance and modification of air vehicle subsystems and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle
• Assist with tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Assist with management of supplier development, test and production activities to optimize the design and achieve program goals
• Work under close supervision

Level 2

• Assist to develop, integrate and document air vehicle subsystems requirements to establish the system design
• Develop, maintain and modify basic air vehicle subsystems and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle
• Perform tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specification.
• Assist with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals
• Support investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements
• Work under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• Level 2: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience using NX / Teamcenter and familiarity with reading 2-D drawings
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Some positions may require the ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

• Mechanical Design experience on military or commercial aircraft
• An active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months
• Experience working with aircraft fluid systems design and components including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, sensors and controls
• Experience with component requirement specifications and managing supplier development activities
• Experience with thermal analysis tools such as ANSYS Thermal Desktop
• Experience with modeling and simulation software such as Matlab, Simulink, Simcenter Amesim and Flomaster
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Systems of Systems Architect
• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with agile planning and execution
• Experience in developing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems, requiring ingenuity and innovation

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards Package

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Benefits

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range

Level 1: $71,400 - $96,600
Level 2: $85,000- $115,000

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.