Landing Gear Systems Engineer — C-17 (Mid-Level)

Boeing; 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 Design Engineer focused on landing gear for the C-17 Sustainment Program. You will lead design and analysis of landing gear systems, perform integration tasks, and support regulatory and safety standards worldwide.

The role requires 3+ years in aircraft mechanical systems design, strong communication, and the ability to work with internal/external customers. This is a growth-focused opportunity in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials)
• 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.
• Use FEA and CAD tools to evaluate designs and assess changes on performance and safety.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for landing gear issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and other engineering teams for sustaining engineering support.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, specs, design reports and test plans.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to communicate findings and status.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in mechanical design and landing gear.

Skills

Systems integration

CAD software

FEA software

Customer interaction

Analytical troubleshooting

Leadership potential

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 Design Engineer focused on landing gear for the C-17 Sustainment Program. You will lead design and analysis of landing gear systems, perform integration tasks, and support regulatory and safety standards worldwide.

The role requires 3+ years in aircraft mechanical systems design, strong communication, and the ability to work with internal/external customers. This is a growth-focused opportunity in aerospace engineering.