MP&P Engineer (NDE/Measurement systems)

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for a Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer to join the Midwest Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Fleet Support team in Berkeley, MO. This team supports space, commercial, and defense air vehicle programs including 787, 777X, F-15, F-18, AV-8B, T-7A, T-45, MQ-25, KC-46, P-8, B-52, B-1, KC-135, Executive Transport platforms, Commercial Crew Transportation, Space Launch, and weapon systems. The team is responsible for NDE Engineering across pre-production, current production, and post-production efforts, as well as supplier standup/certification, fabrication support/troubleshooting, fleet support, and NDE research and development for both internal and external customers. The team operates in Huntsville, AL; Oklahoma City, OK; and St. Louis, MO, with the chosen candidate supporting the St. Louis location.

About the Role

BDS is a global leader in the development, production, maintenance, and enhancement of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, commercial and government satellites, human spaceflight programs, and weapons. Core capabilities include development, production, and mission-enabling upgrades of integrated solutions, delivering digitally advanced, efficiently produced, and intelligently supported solutions to customers.

This role offers impactful work contributing to national safety and security, an innovative environment collaborating with diverse professionals, and opportunities for career growth through mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Apply nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods (acoustic, electromagnetic, thermal, optical, radiologic) to develop new approaches addressing affordability and supportability objectives.
• Develop new sensor technology and testing systems for NDE in manufacturing and support areas.
• Define requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in engineering design, manufacture, and maintenance; approve their use.
• Lead development of specifications and documents to manage deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes.
• Maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential business applications.
• Lead development, validation, and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes to meet requirements.
• Manage test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements.
• Use project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements.
• Incorporate environmental health and safety, LEAN, and Quality principles into materials/processes, research/design, work procedures, and labs/office areas.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and customer requirements (ASNT, ASTM, AWS, ASME, ISO, etc.).
• Support audits, root cause analyses, and failure investigations as a subject matter expert.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Support the Team Lead, assist in defining strategies, and provide consultation.
• Travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

This position is 100% onsite and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). A final U.S. Secret clearance post-start is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent directly related to the work statement.
• For Level 2 (Associate): 2+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelor’s, or equivalent experience with a Master’s.
• 2 years of experience in NDE.
• For Level 3 (Experienced): 5+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelor’s, or 3+ years with a Master’s/PhD.
• 5+ years of hands-on NDE/NDT engineering experience in a regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, energy).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics (preferred).
• Experience with nondestructive evaluation processes (e.g., ultrasonic testing, radiography, eddy current testing, penetrant inspection).
• Experience working in multi-discipline teams and with technical/non-technical customers.
• Strong understanding of materials behavior, stress analysis, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with project management tools.
• Excellent time management skills for managing multiple simultaneous projects across locations.
• Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance (preferred but not required).

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans with Boeing 401(k) matching (dollar-for-dollar up to 10% of eligible pay, immediate 100% vesting).
• Student Loan Match: Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible employees to count qualified student loan debt payments toward the Company Match.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

Salary ranges are based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations:

• Level 2 (Associate): $91,600 – $124,200
• Level 3 (Experienced): $112,200 – $151,800

Schedule

• 100% onsite at the St. Louis, MO location.
• 1st shift.
• Relocation assistance available based on candidate eligibility.

This position is a Drug Free Workplace. Post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in company policies.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a “U.S. Person” (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) is required. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.