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C-17 Mechanical Design Engineer Landing Gear (Mid-Level)

Boeing


Job Location:

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 October 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

C-17 Mechanical Design Engineer - Landing Gear (Mid-Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including a Mid-Level Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer Landing Gear as part of the C-17 Sustainment Program located in Long Beach CA.

This position is to support the C-17 military cargo aircraft operating around the world. Focus for this position will be developing and maintaining aircraft mechanical systems such as hydraulics flight control actuators landing gear environmental control fuel and cargo handling.

The successful candidate has an ability to perform systems integration; create assembly and installation drawings perform basic related analyses and resolve technical problems. This position requires someone that is self-motivated has leadership skills/lead potential and has good communication skills (verbal and written). This position requires someone that is customer focused with the ability to focus on building strong customer relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and analysis of landing gear components and system ensuring compliance with performance safety and regulatory standards for the C-17 aircraft
  • Utilize engineering analysis tools and software (e.g. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) CAD software) to evaluate structural designs and assess the impact of design changes on aircraft performance and safety
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for issues related to landing gear systems developing and implementing corrective actions and design modifications as necessary
  • Collaborate with maintenance operations and other engineering teams to provide technical support and guidance on sustaining engineering challenges related to landing gear.
  • Develop and review engineering documentation including specifications design reports and test plans ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards
  • Interface with customers suppliers and regulatory agencies to communicate engineering findings project status and technical recommendations
  • Stay current with industry trends technologies and best practices related to mechanical design and landing gear systems in aerospace engineering

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical Civil Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
  • 3 years experience with aircraft mechanical systems design production fleet support or sustaining engineering
  • 3 years experience working with internal and external customers
  • 3 years experience demonstrating creative critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • C-17 or other military aircraft experience
  • Skilled in presenting complex issues and solutions to the Air Force customer in both verbal and written forms
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to follow through
  • Skilled in Unigraphics NX modeling and Teamcenter drawing release system
  • Skilled in drafting Time Compliance Technical Orders for aircraft in service changes and inspections
  • Demonstrated engineering experience level to obtain Design Engineering Authority to approve waivers non-conformance corrective actions and rework
  • Demonstrated engineering experience level to obtain Design Approval Engineer authority to approve designs
  • Technical Lead Engineer or ability to obtain certification for that role
  • Versed in Boeing procurement system

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

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: 111350 - 150650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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