Boeing
Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
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Designs, analyzes, documents, and tests mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems for satellite programs. Responsibilities include developing system requirements and designs, performing detail installation design and spatial integration, modifying mechanisms and related systems, preparing technical documentation, analyzing technical data, supporting laboratory testing, and assisting proposals and business development. The role works onsite in a collaborative lab environment and requires U.S. citizenship, export-control eligibility, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
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.
The Boeing Space and Launch Integrated Design Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join the Satellite Systems Thermal and Fluid Engineering Lab Team located in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will be part of a high-performing engineering team that is immersed in development, qualification, and acceptance testing of Flight, Non-flight, and IRAD projects. This candidate will design and test to meet mechanical system and component requirements and establish mechanical systems design for Government and Commercial Satellite Programs.
Position Responsibilities:
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 T5 Post-Start is required. This position is 100% Onsite.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Typical Education & Experience:
Associate, Level 2: 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 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.
Experienced, Level 3: Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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 Work Statement:
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 (Associate Level 2): $90,150 - $123,050
Summary Pay Range (Experienced Level 3): $111,350 - $150,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program 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.
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.
The Boeing Space and Launch Integrated Design Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join the Satellite Systems Thermal and Fluid Engineering Lab Team located in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will be part of a high-performing engineering team that is immersed in development, qualification, and acceptance testing of Flight, Non-flight, and IRAD projects. This candidate will design and test to meet mechanical system and component requirements and establish mechanical systems design for Government and Commercial Satellite Programs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Support the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment
- Support the development, maintenance or modification of system designs/proposals to provide design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users/customers
- Perform detail design development and modification of mechanical and fluid system installation
- Perform 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
- Assist in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts
- Work under general supervision
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 T5 Post-Start is required. This position is 100% Onsite.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- Prior lab testing experience OR prior research experience (including undergraduate research)
- Experience analyzing and presenting technical data (oral or written)
- Works well in a small lab team - demonstrated teamwork capabilities
- Motivated self-starter/quick learner and takes ownership of work
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience/Education requirements: Bachelors + 2-5 years' experience OR technical Masters OR PhD
- Level 3: 5 years or more of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Level 2: 3 years or more of experience working with mechanical system design
- Experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives
- Experience with fluid and/or thermal systems
- Detail oriented
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with uncertainty analysis
- LabVIEW experience
- Experience with lab safety
Typical Education & Experience:
Associate, Level 2: 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 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.
Experienced, Level 3: Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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 Work Statement:
- This position is for 1st shift
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 (Associate Level 2): $90,150 - $123,050
Summary Pay Range (Experienced Level 3): $111,350 - $150,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program 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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