BOEING Hiring for Satellite Payload Design Engineer – Entry Level at El Segundo, CA Full Time

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The Boeing Company is seeking an Entry Level Satellite Payload Design Engineer located in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development/maintenance of and modification of spacecraft structures/payload systems and component design. Competencies needed for this role include Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Innovation and Engineering Judgment.

A successful candidate will provide hands on design to develop, integrate and document the interior payload and bus system requirements to establish the mechanical layout design and RF interconnects. The individual will lead development, maintenance and modification of the interior payload system and component layouts and RF transmission lines, using CREO 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. The selected candidate provides assembly and integration engineering documentation to manufacturing operations and supports the implementation of assembly and integration engineering during assembly, integration, and test of the spacecraft.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with documentation of structural and payload system requirements to establish the primary structures system design and basic part analysis for satellite product lines including primary structures, deployable structures and antenna/feed/horn structures and assemblies
• Assist with development, maintenance and modification of structures/payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools (PTC Creo, CreoView, Creo-Simulate), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T – ASME Y14.5M) standards and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle
• Assist with tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Assist with management of supplier development, test and production activities to optimize the design and achieve program goals
• Assist in basic information search or development of a single aspect of a specific functional and physical requirements by reviewing previous designs/lessons learned, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and/or contracts in order to support proposals, studies, and/or produce higher quality and more efficient detail designs
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary design with layouts, sketches, preliminary strength analysis to support trade studies, develop structural technology, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, define interfaces
• Actively seeks learning opportunities, participates in training, and studies Boeing processes and procedures to increase personal knowledge and understanding of project management
• Prepare and document designs using accepted design practices to meet requirements and objectives in support of product certification and delivery, with direction
• Under direct guidance, support the evaluation and resolution of production and service issues
• Assist in refining the design configuration by following regulatory and company approved processes and procedures.
• Support management of the engineering project by providing status and following the project plan
• Assist in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts in order to grow the business. Tasks include: work statement estimates (e.g., cost, schedule, task breakdown) and marketing support.
• Adhere to all bid and proposal policies and procedures
• Assist in developing tools, techniques and products in response to gaps in technology road maps, and technology needs
• Assist in creating plans, schedules, and procedures for tests of structural components and systems
• Support testing (e.g. environmental simulations, functional and qualification tests)
• Works under close supervision

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering.

• 1+ years of experience developing 3D CAD models and/or drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience using Creo

• 1+ years of applied experience in developing and providing instruction of technical documentation and training material for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• 1+ years of experience with Subsystems design, integration and/or analysis experience

Typical Education/Experience:

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) or an equivalent combination of technical education and 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:

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.