Lead Mechanical Engineer (Phantom Works)

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support multiple Phantom works programs in Puget Sound. The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring a comprehensive space vehicle design, with inputs from other design disciplines and systems engineering. This position requires sound technical judgment, and the ability to rapidly make decisions that balance the overall space vehicle design. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced and continually changing environment. This position will require strong team-work and communication skills to effectively work across multiple program teams, internal organizations and assist our programs as we grow our team’s capabilities. This position is located in Tukwila, WA. Primary Responsibilities: Develop and verify space vehicle mechanical design Analyze and verify mechanical performance of hardware components a vehicle Perform detailed system design and verification activities Support system level integration and validation Analyze system level performance Perform analyses and trades in support of a rapid prototype system Manage performance of critical suppliers to ensure subsystem compliance and delivery This position requires an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active). Basic Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical course of study is required 9 years or more of experience in spacecraft design Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading an integrated product multi-disciplinary team Experience incorporating design requirements from a multi-disciplinary team into mechanical design Experience integrating design at spacecraft level Experience working with spacecraft mechanical design Experience in supplier technical evaluation and technical performance management Experience in development, build and test of small and medium-sized space vehicles Experience in dynamic rapid prototyping environment Experience working on proprietary programs with a variety of Government entities in a classified environment SSBI (Single Scope Background Investigation) highly desired 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) and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD4 years’ related work experience, Master7 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. Basic relocation is available for internal candidates. 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. Union Position: This is a union represented position.