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Mechanical Systems Design Engineer – Associate/Experienced

USA - Patuxent River, MDSalary not listedPosted 3 days ago

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Job description

Mechanical Systems Design Engineer – Associate/Experienced

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate or Experienced Mechanical Systems Flight Test Engineer to support the MQ-25 program in Patuxent River, MD.

The successful candidates will play a critical role in the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests for the MQ-25 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This position requires a strong background in aerospace Mechanical Systems engineering, flight test operations, and a passion for advancing unmanned systems technology. The selected candidate(s) will serve as the Liaison between the St. Louis, MO based mechanical systems team and the flight test team based out of Pax River, MD. They will start out with a temporary assignment in St. Louis to familiarize themselves with the team and the systems on the aircraft. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time; Domestically depending on business needs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Flight Test Planning: Support the development & execution of detailed flight test plans, including objectives, methodologies, and safety protocols for the MQ-25 program.
  • Flight Test Execution: Participate in the execution of flight tests. Be the boots on the ground for the mechanical systems team, co-located with the flight test jet(s). Identify and troubleshoot technical issues that arise during flight testing. Reach back to the St. Louis based systems team when required to help troubleshoot test execution & system performance issues.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
  • Level 2: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 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)
  • Experience with one for more of the following mechanical systems is desired:
    • Fuels Systems
    • Hydraulics Systems
    • Environmental Systems
    • Landing Gear and Arresting Systems
    • Flight Actuation and other mechanical Systems
  • Flight Test Planning
  • Flight Test execution

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.

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Level 2: $90,950 - $123,050

Summary pay range Level 3: $111,350 - $150,650

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 1 (United States of America)

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Employer H-1B history

56
recent certified H-1B filings
42
new-hire petitions
0
filings for similar roles
69
so far in FY2026

Filed titles like this role: structural analysis engineer · manufacturing engineer assembly and installation · structural analysis engineer structural analysis · mechanical system design and analysis engineer

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  • 13 certified H-1B filings for closely related roles, though none for this exact title
  • 56 recent certified H-1B filings across the employer
  • Still filing this year — 69 filings in FY2026
  • 5 USCIS H-1B new-employment approvals, counted separately from LCA filings
  • Some filing activity in MD
  • 22 further USCIS approvals for extensions or transfers
  • 811 other recent postings at this company state a sponsorship restriction
  • The supporting filings are for related work, not for this exact role

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recent certified PERM filings
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filings for similar roles
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