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<p>At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, youll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.</p><p><p>The Flight Engineering Capability is an exciting organizational element in Boeing Defense, Space & Security responsible for Flight Engineering work statements. Product areas within the Flight Capability in the St. Louis/St. Charles region include Fighter Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft, and Missiles/Weapons Systems, and includes Flight disciplines in Aerodynamics, Propulsion and GN&C. The set of specialized capabilities and skills maintained by our teammates are the foundation of what defines the majority of our Boeing products; things that FLY! The St. Louis region is growing, and Flight Engineering is looking for motivated, talented engineers to join the Boeing team on the exciting programs located in this region. Selected candidates will work a wide range of programs that will require Aerodynamic design, analysis and testing to meet our customers' requirements.</p><p><p>Boeing is recruiting for a mid-career Aerodynamics Engineer to execute aero statement of work on one of these new product design, development and integration projects in the areas of Fixed Wing Aircraft and/or Missile Systems. The Flight Engineering Capability supports the business in all aspects of the product life cycle with aerodynamic engineering design, analysis, testing, integration, demonstration and certification. This position will serve as a member of a technical team of engineers in the areas of aerodynamic performance, stability and control, and/or weapon separation in the design and analysis of flight vehicles and their components.</p><p><p><b>Position Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Completely understands and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts. Possesses general knowledge of other related disciplines.</li><li>Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Develops solutions that are imaginative, thorough,practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.</li><li>Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.</li><li>Receives general direction for work that is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.</li><li>Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects.</li><li>Interacts frequently with inter-organizational personnel and external customers. Represents the organization by providing<br />solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.</li><li>Performs aerodynamic design and analysis of flight vehicles to ensure that the vehicle meets requirements.</li><li>Key contributor to developing new and improving existing technologies, tools and processes to enhance technology<br />readiness, improve vehicle performance and reduce cycle time and cost.</li><li>Conducts, coordinates and/or develops test requirements to meet test objectives using established processes.</li><li>Assesses the impact of proposed regulations to determine the effect on cost, performance, producibility, maintainability<br />and safety.</li><li>Supports certification and qualification processes of the aerodynamic characteristics of flight vehicles.</li><li>Assists in training others.</li></ul><p><p>This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)</p><p><p><b>Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li>Technical Bachelors Degree required</li><li>5+ years of Aerodynamics Engineering</li></ul><p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li>Highly preferred: Current active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance</li><li>Experience with aerodynamic design principles, tools, and processes for air vehicles, including industry and company standards and practices.</li><li>Experience independently performing aerodynamic design tasks within a multidisciplinary team environment.</li><li>Experience with aerodynamic analysis principles, processes, methods, and tools for flight vehicles.</li><li>Experience in the execution of the Aerodynamic engineering aspects of a project or program in the areas of flight performance, stability and control and/or weapon separation to a technology readiness level to create and validate new designs and analysis processes.</li><li>Experience of flight vehicle handling qualities, control law development, and performance characteristics (e.g., aerodynamics, flight dynamics, physics, weight and balance, and system analyses).</li><li>Experience with certification and/or qualification processes and procedures, including general knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements.</li></ul><p><p><b>Typical Education/Experience:</b><br />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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.</p><p><p><b>Relocation:</b><br />This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.</p><p><p><b>Drug Free Workplace:</b></p><p>Boeingis 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.</p><p><p>At Boeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are enduring company values. We strive to live these values every day not only because its the right thing to do, but because our success depends on it. The companys commitment to diversity and inclusion means providing a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful and equitable, with opportunities for personal and professional development</p>