Mechanical Design Engineer (Entry-Level, Associate, or Experienced)

Job Description

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The Boeing Test Operations and Engineering team in Berkeley, Missouri is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to join our Instrumentation Installation Design group supporting flight test programs.

In this team, a design engineer has the primary responsibility for the synthesis of requirements, creation of engineering definition, 3D models, 2D drawings, and model-based definition that define the mechanical hardware required to install a flight test data system. Flight test hardware is frequently located throughout the aircraft giving an employee a chance to get familiar with different areas of the platform.

Instrumentation installation designers work the entire design cycle including support of requirement definition, layouts, coordination with electrical designers, preliminary design review, engineering release, coordination with manufacturing engineers and suppliers, occasional shipside support, and change incorporation.

We are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level, Associate or Experienced Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineers.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Incorporation of instrumentation into mechanical designs, including model-based wire routing

• Design detailed mechanical components such as shelves, equipment trays, wiring clips, brackets, sensor mounts and specialized test mechanisms

• Development of mechanical design criteria from customer test objectives/specifications

• Support the development, maintenance or modification of system designs/proposals to provide design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users/customers

• Work closely with manufacturing engineers on producibility and procurement

• Support the mod team during installation with engineering revisions and sometimes support shipside, whether that modification is along the assembly line in Saint Louis, a remote site in the US like an Air Force base, or even sometimes internationally

• Support all the Saint Louis production programs (F-47, F-15, F/A-18, T-7A, MQ-25A, Weapons) and team members will work across those platforms

• Support team in performing spatial integration at system or component level and modification of mechanisms/landing gear/ordinance systems

• Assist in preparing technical documents for mechanical components and systems

• Perform system tests to verify operational and functional requirements

• Assist in monitoring suppliers' performance to ensure compliance with requirements

• Support resolution of product integration issues and production anomalies

• Research basic technologies for potential application to company business needs

 Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

• Experience in Mechanical design

• Experience with a design tool (CAD package) like Siemens NX, CATIA, etc.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 2: 2 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 3: 4 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical system design

• 1+ years of experience in test and evaluation

• Knowledge of machine shop fabrication capabilities including conventional & CNC machining, drilling, lathe, fit/finish tools & processes, and inspection/check-out

• Knowledge/familiarity with additive manufacturing processes & tools

• Understanding of material properties and mechanical statics & dynamics (structural design)

• Understanding of structural dynamics, fluid flow, and thermodynamics theory & application

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 & 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.  

Summary pay range Entry-Level 1: $71,400 - $96,600

Summary pay range Associate Level 2: $83,300 - $112,700

Summary pay range Experienced Level 3: $98,600 - $133,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 25, 2025

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 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.