C-17 Field Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

C-17 Field Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a C-17 Field Engineer (Experienced or Lead) to provide embedded USAF Field and Product Review Engineering support at Joint Base Charleston.  This position performs and represents Boeing C-17 engineering as an integral part of a multi-disciplined team in conjunction with the C-17 GLOBEMASTER 3 SUSTAINMENT CONTRACT.  This position will be based at Joint Base Lindsey Graham, SC. 

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite Structures/Mechanical Systems, engineering support to USAF Maintenance and Flight Operations personnel
• Effectively analyzes data, descriptions, T.O.s, drawings and analysis to design repairs options of the Air Force
• Use engineering equipment to collect and analyses aircraft data in order to study aircraft health and detailed formulate maintenance recommendations. Utilize product review authority (i.e. post production product review authority) to design and approve interim and final engineering solutions.
• Documents repair design solutions in drawings, data sets, reports, specifications, and supporting data as applicable
• Support activities for on & off-site disabled product repair teams and mishap investigations. Helps resolve programmatic and technical problems that would affect cost, schedule and performance
• Apply advanced knowledge of aircraft design and engineering principles to assess and resolve C-17 aircraft and equipment issues through the aircraft’s lifecycle.  Apply engineering principles and experience to research technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer
• Develop and release engineering dispositions to ensure aircraft airworthiness and overall operational safety and effectiveness
• Use innovative approaches and unique applications to solve complex nonconforming conditions
• Identify, document, and analyze reported problems and communicate deviations that could impact design intent and safety
• Coordinate activities for on-site disabled aircraft repair / recovery teams, safety or accident investigation boards, and aircraft maintenance recovery teams
• Develop customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment
• Develop and implement product / process improvements to drive engineering disposition process efficiencies and mitigate recurrent/repeat technical issues
• This is a technical position at, and embedded within USAF Operational Base, requiring on-site and homeroom engineering coordination, independence and technical acumen
• Travel to other C-17 Depot or Operational base locations may be required up to 25%
• Frequent interaction with Active Military personnel
• Interaction with C-17 SPO engineering personnel (all levels) 

 

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
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing operations and/or manufacturing support
• Material Review Board Certification experience or similar Liaison Engineering experience
• Ability to work 2nd shift, as required by this position

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)
• Structural and Stress Engineering experience
• Mechanical Systems experience
• Avionics Experience
• Excellent cross-functional leadership, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Modification Engineering experience
• Relevant technological knowledge
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead others, work independently, and in a team environment

 

Conflict Of Interest:

Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

 

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. 

 

Pay & Benefits:

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 for Experienced Level (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300

Summary pay range for Lead Level (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 2 (United States of America)

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