Mechanical Product Design and Analysis Engineer Associate or Mid Level

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 98,600 - 133,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an Associate/Mid-Level Space Electronics Packaging and Mechanical Product Design and Analysis Engineer in El Segundo, CA. This role involves cradle-to-grave design processes, including mechanical PCB design and thermal analysis, supporting satellite missions.

You will work closely with engineers at our satellite factory and will be responsible for guiding structural design, conducting analyses, and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience with thermal, structural, dynamics, and/or vibration analysis.
• 2 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multi-discipline groups to develop and understand requirements.
• Guide structural design and configuration development.
• Perform detailed structural and thermal analysis.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering team for PCB layout.
• Validate designs through testing and analysis.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

PCB design

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Creo CAD

SolidWorks

Siemens NX Nastran

MSC Patran

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Associate / Mid-Level Space Electronics Packaging and Mechanical Product Design and Analysis Engineer

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth.

Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems is hiring the above role in El Segundo, CA.

We are seeking exceptional Mechanical Engineers passionate about innovation. As a Space Electronics Packaging Design and Analysis Engineer, you will shape the future of space exploration.

You will work on cradle‑to‑grave design, from initial concepts to production. This includes mechanical PCB design, electronics packaging, and thermal/structural/vibration analysis, and will support satellite missions and stringent space‑environment requirements.

On‑site at our satellite factory you will collaborate closely with satellite engineers and gain firsthand knowledge of mission intricacies.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multi‑discipline groups to develop and understand requirements and to create high‑level and detailed designs consistent with those requirements.
• Guide structural design and configuration development by performing trade studies to optimize structure and meet program requirements.
• Perform detailed structural and thermal analysis using hand calculations and analysis tools.
• Document structural analyses and data required to show compliance with Boeing, customer and regulatory requirements at a module, slice, and unit level.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Engineering team to perform sizing and placement studies, and to layout and route printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Validate designs through various methods of review, testing and analysis.
• Develop, deploy and support new processes and process improvements to enable efficient performance of engineering tasks, reduce cycle time and drive product improvements.
• Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations for failures and go‑forward plans.
• Identify, track and status technical performance measures to monitor progress and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support Supplier Management with make/buy recommendations and other technical services of limited scope.
• Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Work under general direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; a final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent accredited program.
• Experience using Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) tools.
• Experience with thermal, structural, dynamics, and/or vibration analysis and tools OR experience with printed circuit board (PCB) design or assembly.
• 2 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• Active Top Secret /SCI clearance.
• Experience within aerospace or related industry, or with space electronics.
• Experience with ANSYS analysis, Creo CAD, SolidWorks, finite element analysis (FEA), Siemens NX Nastran, MSC Patran, COMSOL Multiphysics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage across multiple disciplines with internal and external customers.
• Ability to collect, organize, synthesize and analyze data, summarize findings and develop conclusions and recommendations from data sources.
• Experience leading teams on complex projects.
• Level 2: 2 or more years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 3: 5 or more years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Security Clearance

This position requires obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Export Control Requirements

U.S. Person required. A U.S. Person includes a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Shift and Worksite

1st Shift; 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA. Optional 9/80 schedule rotation available.

Relocation

Relocation offered to eligible internal and external candidates.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a drug‑free workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to drug testing.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive base pay and variable compensation. Pay ranges: Associate – Level 2: $98,600–$133,400; Mid‑Level – Level 3: $119,850–$162,150. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.

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, disability, genetic factors, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.