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Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) is seeking a full-time Materials and Processes Engineer - Chemical Technology specializing in chemical processing, corrosion, and aircraft finishing stems to join our team located at the Boeing facility in Berkeley, MO.
Our team is currently hiring for a broad level of experience levels including associate & experienced
The position offers a wide variety tasks and responsibilities including specification authoring and maintenance, development and maturation of new finishing systems and support to St. Louis programs (MQ-25, F/A-18, F-15, and development programs). The position will be responsible for such processes and technologies on these programs including plating, paint, sealing, corrosion protection and chemical processing.
The successful candidate will be: energetic; driven; able to work independently and in a team; and able to complete special project assignments under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads. The candidate will possess knowledge in corrosion principals, design concepts and techniques related to finishing systems, chemical laboratory equipment, fuels, lubricants, inorganic chemicals, qualification and analysis methods.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 1+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with aerospace coatings and/or finishing systems
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
• Technical writing experience
• Experience in laboratory environments

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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.
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.

SUMMARY PAY RANGE:

Level 2: $77,350-$104,650
Level 3: $95,200-$128,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 09, 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

• Author and revise material, process specifications, and technical reports
• Environmental protection methods and requirements
• Investigation of corrosion reports, recommending design changes to reduce corrosion impacts, address corrosion related inquiries around materials, processes and equipment.
• Support non-conformances, fleet impact assessments, notice of escapes
• Review and approve suppliers to chemical processing methods
• Conduct failure analysis, lead and process improvements or initiatives to finishing systems
• Interface with government, external and internal customers
• Review and approve documents and drawings for finishing requirements
• Perform production acceptance and/or qualification of materials or processes
• Production and development support of Boeing St. Louis aircraft programs
• Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application