Flight Deck Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Job Description

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Flight Deck Design within Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an engaged and motivated Mid-Level or Senior Flight Deck Design Engineer to join a team of highly skilled engineers that are passionate about working on the next generation Flight Deck for our Everett, Washington location.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the design of our Flight Decks from initial design development, test, certification, delivery as well as solving production and in-service fleet issues. The Flight Deck Design team defines the cockpit environment for all Boeing Commercial aircraft. We integrate with Flight Crew Ops, Pilots and our customers to ensure we deliver best in class Flight Decks that improves safety and addresses the needs of the Flight Crew.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use your leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills to address a diverse range of engineering issues and fully integrate final design solutions. Engineers in this position are expected to independently work assignments, collaborate with teammates, and receive tasking from a lead engineer.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads work with internal customers and suppliers to: develop and document component and detail design efforts, complex electro-mechanical system requirements using analytical and technical skills, and thorough documentation within schedule and cost constraints, to create error free, readily manufactured system and component specifications and drawings.
• Resolves airplane level requirements into system level requirements, and resolves system level requirements into component requirements, all with time and cost-efficient validation methods.
• Supports on-going production efforts including: timely resolution of build problems at Boeing and supplier manufacturing facilities; identifying and implementing design improvements to build accuracy, build rate, and production line safety; and timely resolution of rejections, functional test failures, and flight squawks.
• Leads cross functional technical coordination within and outside Boeing, with the following: manufacturing, Crew-ops, airplane safety, Supply Chain Management, BCA Systems Software, Suppliers, Airline Customers, Regulatory Agencies, and other interfacing teams.
• Participates in, and leads system, component, and detail certification efforts, including: creation of required certification artifacts such as, Component and Functional Hazard Assessments, System Safety Analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, and fault tree analysis. Demonstrates traceability to regulatory requirements and resolves regulation conflicts.
• Participates in and leads system and component level validation analysis and testing, including: plan creation, Integration lab support, system and component test rigs, test monitoring, analysis and test plan/report authoring, supplier test report review and approval, test failure analysis, and test failure mitigation.
• Authors and manages Design Practices and Design Guides.
• Assists in the development of the Interface Control Documents (ICD) and models the system logical data in various tool platforms.
• Identifies problems, performs root cause corrective analysis, and implements corrective actions utilizing the Boeing Problem Solving Methodology (BPSM).
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
• Resolves issues and problems concerning, and provides other support over the entire product lifecycle.
• Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs.

Design Responsibilities:

• Crew Seats (Pilot, Observer and Supernumerary).
• Secure Door/Bulkhead/Partitions/Curtains.
• Secondary Support Structure.
• Installation of Misc. and Emergency Equipment (Crew Oxygen, Fire Extinguishers, Crash Axe, Life Vests, etc.).
• HUD Installation.

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 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 5+ year(s) of experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues in a multi-skill operations environment.
• 5+ year(s) of experience with managing equipment throughout the entire life cycle of product development from Requirement development/validation, Proposal (RFP/RFQ), Statement of Work (SOW, SCD), Program Gate Reviews (PDR/CDR, SO1 to SO4), Qualification Testing (DO-160) FAA Certification compliance, and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typical Education & Experience:

Mid-Level: 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 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.

Senior: 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 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 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 Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union:

This is a Union-represented position.

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 Mid-Level: $104,550 - $141,450

Summary pay range Senior: $128,350 - $173,650

Applicants for this position will be accepted through March 1st, 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.