Proprietary Mechanical Systems Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Archer; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Senior or Experienced Mechanism Design Engineer to support advanced weapons programs in Saint Louis, MO. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, fast prototyping, and safety and reliability within a demanding program environment.

The position requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years’ experience, 3D modeling (NX/CATIA/CADD), mechanism design expertise, and an active U.S. Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience
• Experience with 3D solid modeling software (NX, Catia, CADD)
• Experience with mechanism/kinematic design
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (US Citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Support development and documentation of mechanical systems and thermal environment requirements to establish the system design
• Develop, maintain or modify system, component and installation designs/proposals to provide design documentation to downstream groups
• Perform and document system performance using computational analysis tools to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Perform detail design development of mechanical system installations
• Contribute to supplier development, test and production activities and direct the supplier to optimize integration and achieve program goals
• Prepare technical documents for mechanical components and systems
• Support system components’ design/proposals standards to provide installation and detail documentation

Skills

5+ years related work experience

3D solid modeling

Mechanism/kinematic design

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Ability to obtain Special Program Acc

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace/Material)

Tools

Unigraphics (UG)

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Boeing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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.

Senior or Experienced Mechanism Design Engineer

Boeing is seeking a Senior or Experienced Mechanism Design Engineer to support Proprietary Advanced Weapons Programs in St. Louis, MO.

This program will require individuals who excel at interdisciplinary collaboration and systems thinking. The program seeks to provide new capabilities rapidly, through prototyping, to operate in unique environments with emphasis on safety, security and reliability. The program will also require collaboration and coordination to meet the requirements for multiple stakeholders

Position Responsibilities

• Support the development and documentation of mechanical systems and thermal environment requirements to establish the system design
• Support the development, maintenance or modification of system, component and installation designs/proposals to provide design documentation to downstream groups
• Perform and document system performance using computational analysis tools to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Perform detail design development of mechanical system installations
• Contribute to supplier development, test and production activates and directs the supplier to optimize integration and achieve program goals
• Prepare technical documents for mechanical components and systems
• Support system components’ design/proposals standards to provide installation and detail documentation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills And Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g. NX, Catia, CADD)
• Experience with mechanism /kinematic design
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills And Experience)

• (Level 4): 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience with Unigraphics (UG)
• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• 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 (DFW) 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.

Pay & Benefits

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.

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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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

The Boeing 401(k) Helps You Save For Your Future, With Contributions From Boeing That Can Help You Grow Your Retirement Savings. Our Best-in-class Retirement Benefit Features

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.

Summary Pay Range

Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300

Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 18, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.