C - 17 Associate Systems Engineer

C-17 Associate Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a C-17 Associate Systems Engineer to support Boeing Global Services in Long Beach, CA. As a C-17 Airworthiness Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the C-17 airplane programs, focusing on services and modernization efforts. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure airworthiness as we implement design changes across the fleet.

A successful candidate will possess a robust foundation in engineering principles and a deep understanding of certification processes. They will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within a diverse engineering team. Additionally, the candidate will exhibit a proactive mindset, taking initiative to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects efficiently.

Position Responsibilities

• Airworthiness Assessment: Evaluate project plans for potential airworthiness impacts and assess project development and test artifacts for their relevance to airworthiness criteria
• Requirements Development and Management: Develop, manage, and maintain airworthiness requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and customer needs
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external customers to ensure compliance with airworthiness criteria and collaborate with Design Engineers to produce necessary artifacts and data that meet regulatory standards
• Compliance Packages: Create and submit comprehensive airworthiness compliance packages
• Methodology Familiarity: Demonstrate familiarity with airworthiness methodologies and criteria, with a preference for MIL-STD 516C
• Systems Engineering Application: Apply Systems Engineering principles, tools, and techniques to the design, technical documentation, testing, and certification of aircraft
• Systems Thinking: Understand the broader context and interrelationships within the system, recognizing how changes in one area can impact others. Utilize systems thinking principles to enhance performance
• Technical Knowledge: Possess knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and both loadable and non-loadable software
• Data Analysis: Collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data effectively; summarize findings and develop conclusions and recommendations based on relevant data sources
• Verification and Validation: Understand verification, validation, certification, and qualification processes, including governing regulations and compliance requirements
• Documentation: Assess and document test or analysis data to demonstrate compliance
• Issue Resolution: Resolve cross-functional technical issues as they arise
• Software Proficiency: Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 2+ years' working within a related engineering discipline (i.e., Payloads, Structures, Electrical, Cabin Systems, etc.)
• 2+ years' experience in a role requiring project/program management skills and good understanding of aircraft systems and modifications
• Ability to travel domestically & international up to 10% of the time
• Experience with requirements traceability matrix management
• Experience with airworthiness methodology and criteria
• Experience with MIL-STD 516C criteria
• Able to apply Systems Engineering principles, tools, and techniques to the Design, Technical Documents, Testing, and Certification of aircraft

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience working in a cross-functional environment
• Experience applying MBSE
• Experience with Engineering, Modifications, Proposal development, and Contracts
• Experience working in an aircraft modification environment or with Supplemental Type Certification (STC)
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 25 regulations