Composite Loft Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Job Description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for a Composite Loft Engineer to join the elite Phantom Works Radome team in sunny Mesa, AZ. At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

This position is in support of Boeing’s Phantoms Works radome team, developing state of the art radomes from napkin sketches to flight qualification using unique materials and skillful engineering to develop and lead radomes and composite components into manufacturing. We develop radomes for vehicles that are undersea, cruising on the surface, flying supersonic in the air and accelerating in outer space.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Lead and Senior Level Composite Loft Engineer.

Position Responsibilities: NX Loft engineer with composites experience. Ability to develop smooth loft for aircraft and tooling, take the NX model to full detail determining where each ply starts and ends. Ability to generate a composite drawing from an NX CAD model.

• Develop, maintain and modify structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 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

• Communicate with other Phantom Works sites and collaborate on designs, and other approaches for best engineering outcomes

• Manage supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals

• Assist with investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements

• Work under minimal direction

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

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

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

• (Level 4) 9+ years of work related experience with a Bachelor’s or 7+ years of work related experience with a Master’s or 4+ years of work related experience with a PhD

• (Level 5) 14+ years of work related experience with a Bachelor’s or 12+ years of work related experience with a Master’s or 9+ years of work related experience with a PhD

• Proficient in NX CAD

Typical Education/Experience: 

(Level 4)

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. 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.

(Level 5)

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 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.

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.

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 (Level 4): $113,050 - $152,950

Summary pay range (Level 5): $134,300 - $181,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 15, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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.