Lead Aerodynamics Stability and Control Engineer - Military Veterans

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring a Lead Aerodynamics Stability and Control Engineer to join the T-7A Program in the St. Louis, MO region, as part of the Flight Systems Engineering Capability.  

This position will coordinate and lead team activities heading into high angle of attack flight testing, which includes departure resistance and spin recovery for the EMD (engineering, manufacturing, and development) program.  In addition, this position will include configuration maturation of variants of the T-7A aircraft to meet potential new customers’ needs.   Detailed activities of the team on the EMD program include pre-flight predictions for flight testing, flight test monitoring, flight-test data reconstruction and analysis, assessments of the current T-7A aero database fidelity compared to flight test, and assessment of air data source-error correction accuracy.  The selected candidate will report to a BDS Flight Engineering Senior Manager and will receive guidance from a senior Aero Stability and Control Technical Lead Engineer. 

Flight engineers are essential to the development, safety and success of our products and solutions. Each day, they go above and beyond to meet our customers’ overall mission requirements—from initial vehicle concept definition through design, test, validation and in-service support. Your expertise in areas such as Aerodynamics; Propulsion; Guidance, Navigation & Control; and Loads & Dynamics will drive the future of aerospace.

The Flight Systems Engineering Capability is an exciting organization in Boeing Defense, Space & Security responsible for performing Flight Engineering across a large portfolio of products and development programs. Product areas within the Flight Systems Capability in the St. Louis/St. Charles region include Fighter Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft, and Missiles/Weapons Systems. The set of specialized capabilities and skills maintained by our teammates are the foundation of what defines the majority of our Boeing products; things that FLY!  The St. Louis region is continuing to grow, and Flight Engineering is looking for motivated, talented engineers to join the Boeing team on the exciting programs located in this region. Selected candidates will in the future work a wide range of programs that will require design, analysis and testing in Flight disciplines to meet our customers' requirements. 

Join our team and become a Flight Engineer with unmatched opportunity and potential; you’ll be supported to develop and maintain specialized skills that may be applied across multiple product domains.  You’ll benefit from exposure to a variety of unique and challenging projects and collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and industry experts.  Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company.  We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers.  Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads and motivates employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Aero Stability and Control
• Responsible for execution of Aero Stability and Control aspects of the T-7A EMD program, currently entering the high angle of attack phase of flight testing, then transitioning into T-7 Variants in the future.
• Uses program tools and best practices to predict flight characteristics, analyze flight test data, assess aero database fidelity, and develop correlations for flight-based aero model updates.
• Actively participates in development of flight test readiness reviews, test plan and test matrix development, test card reviews, and flight test monitoring for safe envelope expansion and collection of high value flight test data.
• Coordinates activities of the Aero Stability and Control team, including flight test coverage support
• Tracks and updates tasking progress on a weekly basis.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers

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 from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 4 or more years of experience in an engineering related role
• 3+ years of experience with Aerodynamics Stability & Control
• Experience conducting flight or wind tunnel testing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of aerodynamic design and analysis principles, processes, and methods for flight vehicles and their components
• Experience with aero database development
• Experience with 6 degree-of-freedom simulation prediction tools
• Experience with aerodynamic configuration characteristics assessment
• Experience with root-cause analysis and development of corrective actions
• Listens effectively; demonstrates understanding; clarifies meaning for others; speaks and writes with clarity and precision; able to communicate with a diverse audience
• Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Experience in team building and motivating and engaging team members
• Skilled in guiding and influencing employees to meet schedules or resolve problems

Typical Education/Experience:

Senior (Level 4):

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.

Lead (Level 5):

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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 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:

This position is for 1st shift.

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:

Senior: 113,900 – 154,100

Lead: 138,550 – 187,450

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.