Associate Systems Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 (BDS) is seeking a motivated Associate Systems Engineer (level 2) to support / join the Vertical Lift (VL) program Requirements/System Architecture team or Chinook Airworthiness/Certification team located in Ridley Park, PA. The selected candidate will report to the Requirements and System Architecture team or the Chinook Airworthiness and Certification team.

Boeing Vertical Lift products support the vital missions of defense forces around the world and provide protection and relief in a constantly changing geopolitical environment. With more than 70 years of leadership in rotorcraft technology, Boeing has consistently demonstrated dedication to improvement and innovation.

Boeing Philadelphia is the proud home of some of the most advanced vertical lift platforms in the world, including H-47 Chinook, V-22 Osprey and MH-139 Grey Wolf. These platforms support customers including the US Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force, and international customers in the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, India, etc. The Philadelphia site offers exceptional professional development and advancement opportunities for future leaders.

The Boeing Philadelphia Requirements and Architecture (R&A) team supports requirement development, definition and verification as part of the systems engineering integration effort. The R&A team is also responsible for defining and managing an integrated architecture across the different product teams for various production programs.

The Boeing Philadelphia Chinook Airworthiness and Certification team supports validation and verification of varying regulatory requirements and airworthiness standards. The Airworthiness team is also responsible for developing certification strategies for unique customer regulatory environments.

Both teams operate as a primary interface between Boeing design teams and respective customer representatives.

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth.  At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. TheFutureIsBuiltHere

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

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.  

Position Responsibilities:

This position supports development and decomposition of customer requirements into contractual design and certification requirements. Additional activity will include developing the verification plans, which will require leading technical integration with our Integrated Product teams (IPTs). In this role engineers will also be supporting the verification execution for our vertical lift platforms. This will include artifact discovery, verification of evidence against design/airworthiness requirements and verification for collaborative customer reviews. Individuals will need to interface with design teams to ensure compliance to baseline system architecture. Individuals will support integration with multiple engineering disciplines within the various design IPTs and will require an ability to develop a working knowledge of multiple engineering commodities. Opportunities will be available to expose individuals to various aspects of the systems engineering process throughout the product lifecycle, beginning with concept operations, through our preliminary and critical design phases, through production and into fleet support.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):  (see education and experience for the level below)

• Bachelor of science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 1+ years of experience on an engineering team.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment with multiple engineering stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems Engineering experience or education
• Experience with a Requirements Management Tool (DOORS, Slate, Enovia, etc.)
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques (Cameo, Rhapsody, Core, etc.)
• Experience with certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience working with US Department of Defense (DoD) customers or international Defense customers.

Typical Education/Experience: 

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).

Relocation:  

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 for associate level: $87,500 - $118,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 22, 2024.

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.