Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to join our 787 Mechanical Systems (Environmental Control Systems, Hydraulics, Flight Deck Design, & Flight Controls) Design Engineering team located in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer will support the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment requirements to establish the system design of one of the four listed systems (ECS, Hydraulics, Flight Deck, Flight Controls) for the 787 Program in a sustaining production environment. Project examples include addressing design obsolescence, developing product improvements, supporting production build and test, supporting new customer introduction, and supporting the in-service fleet.

Position Responsibilities:

Experienced (Level 3)

• Supports the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment requirements to establish the system design.
• Supports the development, maintenance, or modification of system, component, and installation designs/proposals to provide design documentation to downstream groups.
• Performs and documents analyses to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Contributes to supplier development, test, and production activities and directs the supplier to optimize integration and achieve program goals.
• Supports system components' designs/proposals standards to provide installation and detail documentation.
• Trains others.
• Works under general direction.

Senior (Level 4)

• Lead and provide technical quality review of the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid systems to establish the system design.
• Lead activities to validate and verify mechanical and fluid systems requirements.
• Lead the development, maintenance, or modification of system components' designs/proposals to provide installation and detail documentation.
• Lead technical meetings and planning efforts, presenting technical information to wide range of audiences.
• Manage supplier development, test, and production activities and directs the supplier to optimize integration and achieve program goals.
• Prioritize, delegate, and track performance and documentation of analyses of fluid systems/mechanisms/landing gear/ordnance components and systems selecting appropriate methods to validate or assess the design.
• Support proposal preparation and new business development efforts.
• Train and coach others.
• Work under minimal direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience with Mechanical Systems
• 3+ years of professional experience working in an engineering field
• 3+ years of experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools
• 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 3/4 - Experience mentoring and developing others

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace related role
• 5+ years of experience working in CATIA V5 & ENOVIA toolsets
• 5+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications
• 5+ years of experience in a mechanical system, hydraulic fluid system, flight controls, flight deck and/or environmental controls systems engineering roles
• 5+ years of demonstrated project management skills

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 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 several 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 Experienced (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300

Summary Pay Range Senior (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 16, 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.

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.