Job Description
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Boeing Global Services is currently seeking a Senior Design Team Engineer to become part of the F/A-18 Complex Spares Team Lead Engineer in Hazelwood, MO (St. Louis)
F/A-18 Complex Spares Team is responsible for supporting production and repair of F/A-18 Complex Spares. It is also responsible for growing our business into more opportunities for F/A-18 E/F components.
- The selected candidate will provide coaching for skills development of our Design Team members, ensuring our team remains vibrant and highly skilled.
- The selected candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, diverse work environment.
- The candidate must be able to work with cross-functional teams including representatives from Strength, Manufacturing Engineering, Liaison Engineering, Technical Integration, Supplier Management, Production Operations, and Program Management.
Relocation is available for this position.
Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) for all Design Engineering activities including technical quality review of the design development, documentation and changes for Model Base Definition (MBD), and 2D engineering definition.
- Develop design tools, processes and training to increase efficiency and consistency among the items our team supports.
- Leads activities to validate and verify Design Engineering requirements.
- Develop and document Design requirements, including technical data packages, destruct test article documents, process specifications, and Design Practices.
- Develop Design Engineering project requirements, cost proposals and schedules, and implement them through supplier standup.
- Support on-going supplier and customer activities providing real-time support.
- Contributes to supplier development, test, production, and troubleshooting activities.
- Support Configuration Control Board and Engineering Review Board as Design TLE.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and technical oversight to other mechanical Design Engineers.
- Supports proposal preparation and new business development efforts.
- Works under minimal direction.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical and /or structural design
- 10+ years of experience creating, executing, reviewing, and managing structural design models
- 10+ years of experience working conceptual, preliminary and detailed design including 2D drawings and 3D deliverables
- 10+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
- 10+ years of experience in CAD/CAM software (Siemens NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Active U.S. Secret Clearance
- Experience validating or verifying structural models
- Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills
- Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures, secondary structures, interior payloads
- Experience with analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
Typical Education & Experience:
Education/experience 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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
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.
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: $139,000 - $171,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 12, 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
Language Requirements
English Preferred
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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