Mechanical Design Engineer (Experienced & Senior)

The Boeing Company · Berkeley, MO · $103,700 – $140,300 Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Environmental Test Design Engineering team in Berkeley, MO. The primary focus of this position is to support St. Louis Environmental Lab testing for local Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) programs. The design team works in partnership with the lab test teams to provide the designs and hardware needed to complete testing. Mechanical Design Engineers on the team design and modify test articles, fixtures, and support structures that integrate with our lab facilities. Design work ranges from adapters and fixtures to full test rigs and complete aircraft subsystems with their support structures. Responsibilities include: Developing mechanical design criteria from customer test objectives/specifications Designing mechanical systems, components, test apparatus, and interfaces to integrate test articles with lab and facility infrastructure Creating detailed CAD models to support design reviews and fit verification/assembly checks Evaluating material options and suitable fabrication approaches Creating detailed fabrication and machine-shop drawings and associated documentation Integrating instrumentation and sensor hardware into mechanical designs Conducting analyses on test hardware including stress, modal, thermal, and fluid-dynamics assessments Providing on-site installation guidance and technical direction to lab personnel during hardware inspection, check-out, and test execution Collaborating with electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, test engineers, and technicians Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience 3+ years of experience with Model Based Engineering Tools such as Maya, 3DX, Blender, CATIA, or other 3D CAD software Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship Ability to obtain and maintain access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access Preferred Qualifications: 10 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering 7+ years of experience in mechanical system or fixture design 3+ years of experience using Siemens NX 1+ years of experience in test and evaluation Benefits: Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs Paid and unpaid time away from work Salary Range: Mid-level (Level 3): $103,700 – $140,300 Senior level (Level 4): $126,650 – $171,350