Flight Controls Systems Engineer – C-17 Aircraft

Boeing; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Mid or Senior Level Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer – Flight Controls for the C-17 Sustainment Program in Long Beach, CA. You will develop and maintain mechanical systems such as hydraulics, flight control actuators, landing gear, and environmental control, while coordinating with USAF customers and internal teams.

You will lead design reviews, analyze field issues, mentor junior engineers, and travel as needed to supply chain locations and bases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains mechanical systems drawings and specifications
• Supports analysis and design reviews
• Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of mechanical system commodities
• Performs technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection
• Supports the sustainment, development, and documentation of aircraft systems, primarily mechanical system design
• Performs root cause analysis for field issues, provides corrective actions, and communicates with USAF customers
• Guide/mentor engineers in design decisions and design/solution presentations
• Occasional travel to supply chain locations and military bases
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams in establishing goals and managing projects
• Ability to work multiple tasks concurrently in a time-constrained environment.
• Skilled in dispositioning customer support requests such as Service Reports, Design Deficiency/Material Improvement Projects and Crisis Management Team actions
• Demonstrate adaptability in accepting assignments outside normal duties as required

Skills

Systems integration

Mechanical systems design

Analytical thinking

Leadership potential

Customer communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

Teamcenter

Job description

The Boeing Company is seeking a Mid or Senior Level Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer – Flight Controls for the C-17 Sustainment Program in Long Beach, CA. You will develop and maintain mechanical systems such as hydraulics, flight control actuators, landing gear, and environmental control, while coordinating with USAF customers and internal teams.

You will lead design reviews, analyze field issues, mentor junior engineers, and travel as needed to supply chain locations and bases.