Mid-level Manufacturing Research and Development Engineer

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The Advanced Technology Support Lab (ATSL) within M&PT is looking for a Mid-level Manufacturing Research and Development Engineer to support the Boeing Defense Systems programs in Tukwila WA.

These include the P-8A Poseidon KC-46A Pegasus and E-7A Wedgetail. The ATSL is responsible for researching evaluating developing testing and implementing highly technical solutions in support of Boeing Defense Systems programs including the associated assembly modification and delivery centers for each aircraft.

This engineering position will join our ATSL team to work on technology development projects at the Developmental Center location in Tukwila. Our current projects involve mechatronics and automation such as Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) a refueling handling system and an object identification robot. The tasks performed by our engineers involve mechanical and electrical design programming controls assembling and testing prototype hardware/systems. Our projects utilize additive and subtractive manufacturing methods to quickly build prototypes shop aids and tools.

We are Materials & Process Technology (M&PT): Boeings Defense Space & Security research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion determination and skill to work building the future!

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Position Responsibilities:

• Define and manage development projects to committed schedules

• Utilize in-lab equipment and off-the-shelf technology to design program prototype and test early-stage solutions for production environments in collaboration with lab lead and teammates

• Develop engineering solutions involving mechanisms/kinematics and embedded systems (Raspberry Pis Arduinos) with software/hardware interface in robotics & automation projects

• Design and program control systems for mechatronic applications

• Design create and validate electrical/electronic circuits for mechatronic applications

• Design mechanical parts and assemblies using CATIA or SolidWorks

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on parts intended for loadbearing purposes

• Utilize additive manufacturing in the fabrication of shop aids tools and prototypes

• Integrate knowledge of factory environment additive manufacturing material developments and emergent technologies into support solutions

• Develop prototype solutions and process improvements in cooperation with aircraft mechanics and program leads

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

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• Experience with machine or mechanical assembly design

• Experience with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) using CATIA or SolidWorks and performing FEA analysis

• Experience with programming and control system design; Arduino C Python embedded systems/microcontrollers

• Experience with electrical/electronic circuit design and assembly

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Experience with mechatronics design

• Experience with PID control design and optimization

• Experience with circuit and schematic design programs such as KiCAD

• Experience with robotic kinematics analysis and determination

• Familiarity with additive manufacturing pertaining to the design and fabrication of shop aids tools and prototypes

• Familiarity with machining tools equipment and processes

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is available based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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 Statement:

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.

Typical summary pay range: $114750 - $155250

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