Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer (Thermal) - (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

Job Description
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Come work for Boeing Satellite Systems at the El Segundo Satellite Development Center in Los Angeles, CA as a Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer (Thermal) - (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) - World's Leading Manufacturer of Commercial, Civil, and Government Satellite Systems. Supports design, analysis development and documentation of thermal environment for multiple types of spacecraft and structural, electro-mechanical, and electro-optical systems, subsystems, units, and components. Supports the development, maintenance or modification of system designs/proposals to provide design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users/customers. Performs detail design and analysis of thermal units, subsystems and systems. Perform thermal testing support and mission control support putting you in the driver seat. Our goal is to be the best at what we do in all things THERMAL and grow each individual along the way. We work across Boeing and will help you launch your career in a high pace teaming environment!
The Thermal Design/Analysis Engineer - is responsible for supporting the design, analysis, development, and documentation of mechanical systems and thermal environments for satellite product lines. You will join Boeing's Space Mission Systems Engineering team and gain a comprehensive view of satellite design from contract initiation through build, test, and final launch. This role offers the potential to grow into leadership or management, or to continue developing deep technical expertise in aerospace. Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Position Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, maintenance, or modification of system designs/proposals to provide design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users/customers.
• Performing detail design and analysis development and modification of mechanical, electrical, and thermal system installations.
• Assisting in preparing technical documents for mechanical components and systems.
• Assisting in establishing and documenting environmental/thermal engineering and system-level design requirements, including:
  
  • Performance
  • Environment
  • Functionality
  • Life
  • Envelope
  • Integration
• Assisting in performing and documenting analyses of environmental/thermal components and systems using models and tools to validate or assess the design.
• Supporting the development of ideas and concepts for future environmental/thermal control.
• Providing support for launch and on-orbit spacecraft mission and spacecraft thermal vacuum testing.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment: Ability to Obtain Tier 5 (formerly SSBI) - Post-Start
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• Academic or professional experience with Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Thermal analysis, or System engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experienced, Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lead, Level 4: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master's Degree with a specialization in Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Thermal analysis, or System engineering
• Hands-on experience working in development labs and with cross-discipline engineering teams is highly desired and will help in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, SINDA, and CREO
• Active Security Clearance

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education/Experience:
Associate, Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Experienced, Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Lead, Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Drug Free Workplace:
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.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
(This worksite participates in Boeing's optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off. )
Drug Free Workplace:
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.
Total Rewards:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range (Associate Level 2): $90,950 - $123,050
Summary Pay Range (Experienced Level 3): $111,350 - $150,650
Summary Pay Range (Lead Level 4): $135,150 - $183,850
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 30, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.