C-17 Field Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

• →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) 

• 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

• 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

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

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. 

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