Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Senior or Principal)

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior or Principal Structural & Payload Design Engineer to lead the Space Vehicle Design Integration team across requirements, design, verification and production support. The role involves coordinating disciplines and aligning designs with payload and environmental needs.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of spacecraft design experience and a BS in Engineering, with senior/leadership capabilities to drive milestones in a dynamic defense, space

Qualifications

• Experience in spacecraft structural and mechanical design
• Proven ability in system integration and testing
• Background in systems engineering and architecture

Responsibilities

• Direct the Structural and Mechanical Space Vehicle Engineering Design teams through requirements, design, verification, and production support
• Develop Common Non-Recurring Product Definition plans and ensure execution of designs, layouts, analysis and testing to milestones
• Lead system-level trades to meet vehicle, payload, power, thermal and environmental requirements
• Oversee interface control drawings/models and program-level reviews for design integration
• Support CCCP, DMU/VM reviews and manufacturing integration plans

Skills

Space structural design

System integration

Systems Engineering

Mechanical vehicle design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Senior or Principal) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior or Principal Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Level 5 or 6) in El Segundo, CA. At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, doing work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and directs the Structural and Mechanical Space Vehicle Engineering Design teams including Structures, Analysis, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanical, Propulsion, Solar Array, Mass Properties, and Blankets from requirements, design, verification, and production support as the Space Vehicle Design Integration Leader
• Develops Common Non-Recurring Product Definition (C-NRPD) plans and ensures execution of requirements, design layouts, analysis, testing, and assembly integration in a timely manner to support program milestones
• Leads and participates in system level trades to ensure the vehicle design meets all physical, mechanical and environmental requirements while accommodating the required payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications and attitude control system requirements
• Defines structural, mechanical, environmental design and integration requirements and its constituent assemblies and components including both flight and non-flight (GSE) hardware
• Leads design and manufacturing integration requirements using DFMAT principles
• Leads the layout reviews and program level General Arrangement meetings for collaborative engineering across various disciplines; resolves design integration issues between segment IPTs
• Approves Interface Control Drawings/Models including Moving Mechanical Assemblies (MMAs)
• Oversee Critical Clearance Control Plan (CCCP) including definition and verification of Critical Clearance Control List activities (CCCL)
• Supports and approves manufacturing integration plans, overseeing Digital Mock-Up (DMU) and Virtual Manufacturing (VM) simulation reviews
• Leads the development of structural qualification and acceptance test plans
• Supports Program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IDR etc.) and Gate Closure/Lien Closures
• Supports design non-conformances and resolution during production
• Provides program observed lessons learned to aid in continuous improvement
• Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft/satellite system design, development, test and evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-disciplined development in any of the following areas:
  • Space structural and mechanical design and engineering
  • System integration and integrated system test
  • Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical systems and vehicle design architecture

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Pay and 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.

• Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $165,750 - $224,250
• Principal (Level 6) Summary pay range: $202,300 - $273,700

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

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Export Control Requirement

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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. EEO is the law

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Company Culture

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth.