Low Observable & Survivability Materials & Process Engineer Featured

Job Description

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Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking a motivated associate, experienced or seniorLow Observable,Materials and Process Engineer to join the Materials & Process Technology team located in Berkeley, MO.

We are Boeing Materials & Process Technology, responsible for development, implementation and sustainment of innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace.  We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

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The M & PT Team is looking for aassociate, mid-level or senior Low Observable, Materials and Process Engineers to provide Materials and Process, Research & Development and Program Support to Boeing Defense Systems proprietary programs.

We are also responsible for leading materials development efforts (typically non-metallic) as well as identifying, developing, transitioning, and sustaining specialty and stealth materials and technologies to platforms within Boeing Defense Systems. Become part of a dynamic and rich learning organization and experience engineering at its best.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide Materials and Process Engineering support to Development Programs with focus on survivability and specialty materials to minimize radar, infrared and electromagnetic signatures of aerospace systems.

• Research and develop advanced materials that enhance the stealth characteristics and survivability of aircraft

• Make routine contact with customers, teaming partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.  Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined integrated product team, working alongside other skilled technicians, engineers, and support staff

• Defines requirements and approves tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of products

• Produces specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes

• Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations

• Promotes standardization across business activities

• Evaluates emerging technologies for potential application to business needs

• Develops and qualifies new tools, equipment, materials, parts, processes and suppliers to meet requirements. Integrates new technologies as appropriate

• Manages test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

• Travel to subcontractor locations to review processes and assess compliance with requirements

• Conducts analysis to characterize performance or determine reasons for failure of tools, materials, parts or processes

• Disseminates results and status to project stakeholders

• Interface with government, external and internal customers

• Support or lead non-conformances, corrective actions, fleet impact assessments, notice of escapes

• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements

• Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas

• Able to positively interact with a wide range of personnel in design, fabrication, and testing of prototypes and aircraft parts and systems, including suppliers

• Travel up to 10%

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): 

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience or Master’s degree (Level 2) OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience or Master’s degree and 3+ years (Level 3) OR Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years’ experience or Master’s degree and 7+ years (Level 4)

• 1+ years’ experience working in materials and processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):  

• Experience with aerospace materials and process specifications

• Experience with low observable and survivability materials and processes

• Experience with the evaluation and qualification of materials, suppliers, equipment, technology and processes

• Experience with Composite Materials, Coatings, Sealants, or Sub-Systems Materials and Process

• Experience reading/interpreting engineering drawings

• Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to effectively work within an Integrated Product Team environment

• Comfortable working in an environment of change and in support of multiple programs, internal and external customers, technical challenges, and deadlines

• Experienced reading drawings and using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)

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.

Relocation: 

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 (Level 2): $77,350 - $104,650

Summary Pay Range (Level 3): $95,200 - $128,800

Summary Pay Range (Level 4): $116,450 - $157,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 27, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelors 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. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.