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Position Overview:

Spectrolab, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, seeks an experienced engineer to lead the development of new Illumination and Solar Panel/Array products. The Product Engineer for Illuminations and Solar Array Products will be the technical lead for new product developments, working closely with a cross-functional team to generate manufacturing documentation while ensuring customer requirements are met on-time and within budget. This position will regularly interface with internal and external customers and suppliers.  An ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills along with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering to support airborne searchlight, ground-based high intensity illuminations systems, and space panel/array design.  Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a continuous learning mindset are critical to success in this role.

Position Responsibility:

• Lead assigned new product development and/or obsolescence recovery efforts:

• Translate customer/product requirements into documentation for parts and materials procurement, product manufacturing and testing.  

• Perform mechanical, electrical, reliability/FMEA, EMC, and DFMAT analyses to optimize new product designs within the confines of schedule and cost objectives.

• Prepare product design review documents and design analysis reports, and make effective presentations to internal and external customers.

• Qualify new products and write qualification reports.

• Generate/review manufacturing documents for assigned programs/products and support manufacturing for correct implementation of the design:

• Work closely with CAD design team to generate and update part and assembly documentation needed for procurement, manufacturing and assembly.

• Identify long lead materials, tooling and testing requirements for the product.

• Generate product Bill of Materials (BOM).

• Interact with suppliers and peer groups within Spectrolab for accurate and timely realization of the product. 

• Perform the necessary analyses, heritage assessments, and develop test plans as needed to verify design conformance to requirements.

• Work closely with manufacturing, planning, procurement and suppliers to assess planning and production issues as they emerge, and provide clear and concise decisions and dispositions.

• Provide technical support to purchasing, the spaneting team and customers.

• Perform product non-conformance and failure analysis; identify and lead implementation of appropriate corrective actions and hardware dispositions.  

• Assess product and process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in product, cost, schedule, and spanet capture performance.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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

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.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience in reading and interpreting 3D mechanical models, drawings, wiring diagrams/ electrical schematics, and technical specifications

• Experience working in a production support capacity for a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated Flexibility, Self-Reliance, Resourcefulness, Organization, and a Continuous Learning mindset

• Able to support evening and weekend work as needed to complete scheduled milestones as planned

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Active or current Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain higher level clearances such as SCI and/or SAP accesses, which are issued by the U.S. government

• Hands-on experience in building/wiring/troubleshooting electro-mechanical assemblies

• Previous experience with environmental (thermal, UV, radiation, etc.) analyses and testing

• Working knowledge of basic GD&T principles and ability to generate 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings using  AutoCAD/Inventor Pro Suite 11 (or higher)

• Prior experience/familiarity with complex gimbaled systems, FAA safety of flight testing requirements, high voltage illuminations or electro-mechanical systems

• Familiarity/prior working experience interacting with 3D models and drawings in AutoDesk VAULT

• Sound working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis techniques and basic thermal analysis, preferably using Inventor Pro Suite Analysis package (including definition of model, mesh, and boundary conditions and interpretation/presentation of the results)

• PCB design experience, inclusive of logic circuits and programming

• Experience in programming with VBA, SQL, LabView, C/C+/C++

Typical Education/Experience: 

 Experienced (Level 3): 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 (Level 4): 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:

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.  

Union:

This is a non-union 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 spanet and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:

Experienced (level 3):  $104,550 - 141,450

Senior (level 4): $126,650 - 171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 27, 2025.

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.