Location Saint Louis, MO
Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
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Position Description
Assists with documentation of structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design. Assists with development, maintenance and modification of payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Assists with tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Assists with management of supplier development, test and production activities to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Works under close supervision.
Competencies
General[ + ] Adaptability
Tries to understand changes in work-group tasks, situations, and the department as well as the logic or basis for change; occasionally seeks information about changes affecting their individual job. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow work group members. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
[ + ] Continuous Learning
Occasionally seeks and uses feedback from fellow work group members and direct supervisor and a limited number of other sources of information to identify appropriate areas for learning. Identifies and participates in routine learning activities (e.g., courses, reading, self-study, coaching, experiential learning) that help fulfill learning needs. Participates in learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience (e.g., takes notes, asks questions, critically analyzes information, keeps on-the-job application in mind, does required tasks). Tries to put new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error. With guidance from direct supervisor, puts self in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation in order to ask questions and learn.
[ + ] Decision Making
Generally recognizes routine issues, problems, or opportunities in own work area and determines whether action is needed; generally identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; tries to integrate information from different sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; generally creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; develops an understanding of decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; generally implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; gains experience in including fellow work group members in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, makes appropriate decisions, and ensures buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
Technical[ + ] Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
[ + ] Computer Aided Design Tools
Basic knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics). Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare CATIA to measurement data, create stereo lithography files).
[ + ] Engineering Judgment
Exercises basic engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates some understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and frequently involves subject matter experts and fellow work group members to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process.
Basic Qualifications For Consideration Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Do you have experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as Siemen's NX , CATIA, or ProE?
Typical Education/Experience
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
The Mechanical Structural Engineering function in St Louis is looking for entry level engineers with an interest and aptitude in structural design. Successful candidates will have a desire to work in a dynamic team environment and be able to demonstrate application of engineering principles to solve structural design problems. This is a general requisition that supports multiple staffing requirements for weapons and aircraft programs at the site. Related internships and work experiences are also considered a plus. ABET accredited degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Astronautical are preferred. Students with planned graduations prior to 08/30/2013 will be considered for employment in addition to recent graduates who may be available for employment. *Please include your GPA on your resume for consideration.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Boeing Military Aircraft
- Program Operating Executive
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 05/06/2013about closing dates
