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Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Vertical Lift Division is seeking an Associate or Experienced Flying Qualities Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our Flying Qualities & Autonomy team in Ridley Park, PA. Our team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We provide direct support in all phases of design, test, and support of Boeing’s vertical lift aircraft, including the Chinook and Apache helicopters, the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor, Wisk eVTOL aircraft, and others. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.Position Overview:The Flying Qualities GN&C Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that are immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to advance the handling qualities of legacy and new rotorcraft to meet more demanding mission requirements. This position will focus on flight simulation modeling, control law development, and flight test of rotorcraft. This role will include travel to test sites, meetings, etc., typically 10% of time.Position Responsibilities:
Analyze air vehicle stability and control characteristics to ensure acceptable handling qualities in compliance with specifications.
Apply control theory to the design of control laws that achieve desired characteristics for dynamic control response, gust or disturbance rejection, system failure robustness, and loads considerations
Develop and validate linear and nonlinear mathematical analysis and simulation models of air vehicle and subsystems using theory and test data, including wind tunnel and flight test.
Support the design of new and modified rotorcraft configurations from a stability, control, and handling qualities perspective.
Perform wind tunnel, pilot-in-the-loop flight simulation, hardware in the loop laboratory, and flight testing in support of vehicle design and analysis.
Apply tools such as Matlab, unix, and legacy and modern programing languages.
Collaborate with test pilots and with engineers in other engineering disciplines such as aerodynamics, dynamics, avionics systems, structural design, and crew station design, to optimize vehicle level characteristics.
Work Authorization:This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. clearance Post Start is required.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering or science related field.
Educational or work experience in control systems engineering.
Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary to support test activities
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
3 years or more of combined work experience and coursework with a Bachelor's or Master's degree or PhD degree with coursework in control systems or rotorcraft (Level 3).
2 years or more of combined work experience and coursework with a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with coursework in control systems or rotorcraft (Level 2).
Experience working with flight Vehicle Dynamics, Stability & Control, Control Law Design, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Simulation and Modeling, and/or Aeromechanics.
Experience or knowledge of rotorcraft.
Typical Education/Experience:Associate (Level 2):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 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). 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, computer 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 (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Relocation :This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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. 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.Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.Typical summary pay range (Level 2): $88,400 - $119,600Typical summary pay range (Level 3): $108,800 - $147,200Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.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.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.
