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Aerodynamic Performance Engineer (Associate and Mid Level)

Berkeley, Missouri; Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID 00000434478 Category Security Clearance Post Date Dec. 22, 2024 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring Aerodynamic Performance Engineers (Associate and Mid-Level) to perform Aerodynamic Performance support and analysis on the T-7 Red Hawk program in Berkeley, MO!  The statement of work will include development, integration, and qualification projects with specific support of vehicle level performance prediction and test.

Our Flight Systems Engineering Capability also impacts areas that include Fighter Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft, and Missiles/Weapons Systems. You can expect to apply your skills in Aerodynamic Performance design, analysis and testing in Flight disciplines to meet our customers' requirements. 

Join our team and become a Flight Engineer with unmatched opportunity and potential; you’ll be supported to develop and maintain specialized skills that may be applied across multiple product domains.  You’ll benefit from exposure to a variety of unique and challenging projects, and collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and industry experts. 

Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Contributes to the design and analysis of aerodynamic flight vehicles to ensure that requirements are met
  • Supports the development of new and improving existing technologies, tools and processes to enhance technology readiness, improve vehicle performance and reduce cycle time and cost
  • Assists with development of test requirements (e.g., wind tunnel, ground, flight, accident and incident and product support testing of aerodynamics) of flight vehicles

Up to 10% - 25% domestic travel is required.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 2+ year of experience in Aerodynamics Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree OR a Master’s degree and relevant experience (internships, club or technical education)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Course work and/or work experience in any of the following technical competencies: Basic Aerodynamics, Stability & Control, Structural Dynamics, Aero Elasticity and/or Finite Element Modeling (FEM)
  • Flight Test experience
  • Simulation modeling
  • Wind tunnel experience
  • Experience with Flight manuals
  • Mission analysis experience

Typical Education & Experience:

Associate (Level 2):

Typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid-Level (Level 3):

Typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. 

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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:

Associate: 76,500 – 103,500

Mid-Level: 93,500 – 126,500


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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