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Principal Engineer

Boeing · United States · Onsite

Salary: Competitive salary We are Boeing Research & Technology: Boeing's Global Research & Development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impos

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<p>We are Boeing Research & Technology: Boeing's Global Research & Development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators.</p><p></p><p>Boeing Research and Technology, Boeings Global Research and Development team, is looking to hire a motivated, self-starting Deputy Chief Engineer into our team. As Deputy Chief Engineer you will demonstrated knowledge and experience across a wide range of disciplines necessary to develop a test facility such as systems engineering, systems analysis, mechanical/fluid design, rotating machinery, control systems, and test. This position will contribute to the design, development, test and operations of a process plant/facility with rotating machinery, heat exchangers, instrumentation and control systems. As a senior principal engineer you will develop processes related analysis and design methodology and act as a technical advisor to help solve complex problems. The Deputy Chief Engineer is an integral part of the project leadership team</p><p></p><p><b>In pursuit of Boeing's research and business interests, the successful candidate will:</b></p><ul><li>Work on leading edge technologies across the enterprise and at business partners and teammate facilities to develop, document, analyze, and test operational, functional, and environmental requirements of developed research systems</li><li>Provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems</li><li>Work both independently and as part of a team environment</li><li>Provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Candidate shall be able to show recent demonstrated ability in one or more of the following areas:</b></p><ul><li>Leading technical integration across a wide range of disciplines including system engineering, mechanical/fluid design, thermal/fluid analysis, and suppliers</li><li>Process plant/facility design and operations with rotating machinery, heat exchangers, instrumentation and control systems</li><li>System assembly, integration & test culminating in requirements validation & verification</li><li>Small team environment where individuals are entrepreneurial self-starters who produce engineering products involving multiple disciplines</li><li>Learn a new technical area or application and show individual evidence of contributing to success of a project in that area as an individual contributor</li><li>Engineering laboratory operations</li><li>Research & Development involving highly technical, complex engineering content</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Position Responsibilities: </b></p><ul><li>The successful applicant will oversee a team of engineers, suppliers, and facility personnel in the technical design, development, integration, and test of a large scale complex mechanical and fluid system test facility</li><li>Serves as the Deputy Chief Engineer for the program accountable for technical integrity and safety</li><li>Provide leadership to drive design integration, resolve technical issues, resolve supplier technical issues, and resolve requirements issues</li><li>Ensures technical baseline control and supports supplier technical oversight and direction.</li><li>Identifies technical risks and ensures technical risks and issues are driven to resolution.</li><li>Chairs the Engineering Change Board and Project Technical Reviews.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Authorization: </b>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><p><b>Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry</li><li>5+ years experience leading a multi-disciplined engineering team that includes suppliers and partners</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and experience across a wide range of disciplines necessary to develop a test facility (systems engineering, systems analysis, mechanical/fluid design, rotating machinery, control systems, test)</li><li>Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical personnel at all organization levels including suppliers and customers</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li>Experience in leading a team of engineers, suppliers, and support personnel in the technical design, development, integration, and test of a large scale complex mechanical and fluid system test facility</li><li>Experience in a Chief Engineer or Lead Engineer role responsible for ensuring system and product integration across multiple disciplines</li><li>Demonstrated leadership for driving issue resolution and mitigating technical risk</li><li>Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system</li><li>Familiarity with ASME Piping Codes and Standards</li><li>Active SCI Clearance </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Typical Education & Experience: </b>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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.</p><p></p><p><b>Relocation</b>: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.</p><p></p><p><b>Drug Free Workplace</b>: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.</p><p></p><p><b>Shift:</b>This position is for first shift</p>

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Boeing

<p>Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.<br /> <br /> Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. We continue to expand our product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. Our broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of our commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-centric operations; creating advanced technology solutions that reach across business units; e-enabling airplanes and providing connectivity on moving platforms; and arranging financing solutions for our customers.<br /> <br /> Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 140,000 of our people hold college degrees--including nearly 35,000 advanced degrees--in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide.</p>

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