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Lead Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025461681 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 17, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Mechanical systems Design & AnalysisEngineer to join the F-15 team in Berkeley, MO.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense Systems Air Dominance Team is responsible for production & sustainment of the F-15 Eagle.  As a Lead Mechanical systems Design & Analysis Engineer, the selected candidate will have accountability for the F-15 Fuel & Hydraulic subsystems. 

The selected candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, diverse work environment. Team members will work with cross-functional teams including representatives from Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Processes, Dynamics, Liaison Engineering, Technical Integration, Supplier Management, Production Operations, Systems Safety, and Program Management.  The candidate must be able to provide technical direction to teammates on mechanical design and effectively communicate with cross functional team members.

Position Responsibilities:

  • 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.

  • Perform and document analyses. Manages 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 F-15 & F/A-18 Fuel, Hydraulic, Secondary Power, & Fire Protection systems selecting appropriate methods to validate or assess the design

  • Support proposal preparation and new business development efforts

  • Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) for Fuel &/or Hydraulics Subsystems

  • Lead activities related to 2D drawing based to 3D model based redesign

  • Perform 2D drawing & 3D model based lead design reviews

  • Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) including 5-Why, Fishbone, & Advanced Cause/ Effects Analysis

  • Safety Management System (SMS) & Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Support

  • Specification Development for Build To & Buy To Packages

  • Notice of Escape (NOE) resolution including containment, corrective action, & fleet impacts

  • Present Technical Issues to Boeing & US Government

  • Host & support supplier/ components issues resolution

  • Identify LEAN opportunities/ business capture

  • Support 2nd sourcing as well as Market Research/ Sole Source Justification & related FARs

  • Trains and coaches others

  • Work under minimal direction

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. 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), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • 9+ years of working experience with a Bachelor’s OR 7+ years with a Masters OR 4+ years with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Aerospace Industry Experience

  • Military & US Government Experience

  • Fixed Wing Experience

  • Project Leadership Experience

  • Rolling Action Items Lists (RAIL) Experience

  • Engineering Design & Development Experience

  • Fabrication & Assembly Experience

  • NX 3D/ or similar Solid Modeling Skills

  • Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management Experience

  • Electrical Experience

  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance

  • F-15 &/or F/A-18 Experience

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: $115,600 - $156,400


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 01, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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

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.

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.

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