Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead)
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About the role
Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead)
Company
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space Weapons and Information Systems (SW&IS) is seeking a Space Vehicle Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead)in El Segundo, California.
Position Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to interpret requirements and develop conceptual spacecraft configurations and layouts using computer-aided design tools
- Support high-level systems engineering trades and analyses to balance spacecraft configurations to optimize performance, risk, schedule and cost
- Present work at design integration and campaign reviews
- Work with spacecraft architects to establish innovative solutions to spacecraft structure, propulsion, power, and payload systems to meet customer needs.
- Proactive problem-solver who thinks on their feet and adapts to sudden strategic changes
- Responsible for providing proposal content and products, including drawings, layouts, and 3-D models
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
- Level 3: typically, 5 or more years' related work experience
- Level 4: typically, 9 or more years' related work experience
- Level 5: typically, 14 or more years' related work experience
- 5+ years of experience developing 3D CAD models and drawings
- 5+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and/or support space products
- Experience working within a fast-paced team environment which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with program leadership, internal and external customer representatives and development teams
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- 5+ years of experience using Creo CAD tools
- 5+ years of applied experience in developing and providing instruction of technical documentation for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience with space platform structures or subsystems design and integration
- Experience with space deployable systems design and integration
- Experience supporting proposal activities, including hardware configuration development and costing
- TS/SCI level clearance
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Shift Work Statement
- This position is for 1st shift
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.
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.
Summary pay range Level 3: $ 111,350 – $ 150,650
Summary pay range Level 4: $ 135,150 – $ 182,850
Summary pay range Level 5: $ 165,750 – $ 224,250
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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. Top Secret/SCI 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 1 (United States of America)
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