Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

at  Boeing

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BR&T is looking for Nondestructive Evaluation Engineers to join our team in Berkeley, Missouri, located in the greater Saint Louis area.
We are looking for a broad range of experience, including associate, mid-level, or senior level NDE Engineers.
The Midwest Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Fleet Support team is part of Boeing Research & Technology. Our team is responsible for NDE Engineering supporting of pre-production, current production, and post-production efforts. The team also conducts NDE research and development for both internal and external customers. The chosen candidate will support advanced programs and Phantom Works initiatives at the Berkeley, MO location.

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
• 2+ years of experience in engineering
• Ability to travel 10% of the time minimum

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 4+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher Electrical Engineering, or Applied Physics
• 4.5 or 5th Generation Aircraft experience
• Experience with high frequency electromagnetic measurements and/or spectral infrared measurements including antenna measurements, radar cross section (RCS), and temperature/reflectance testing
• Some knowledge of specialty materials for survivability applications
• Knowledge of production processes and quality assurance operations, and an appreciation for the difference between R&D and production environments
• Desire to Learn new skills
• Experience working in multi-discipline teams, a strong desire to work with technical and non-technical customers
• Experience with project management tools
• Excellent time management skills to manage several simultaneous projects effectively and across various geographical locations

• Apply nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods/approaches, such as acoustic, electromagnetic, thermal, optical and radiologic principles, in developing new and novel methods/approaches to address affordability and supportability objectives
• Develop new sensor technology and testing systems for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) applied to manufacturing and support areas
• Define requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and maintenance of products and approve their use
• Lead development of specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes
• Maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential application to address business needs
• Leads development, validation and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements
• Manages test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
• 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
• Supports the Team Lead and work statement, assist defining strategies and/or provides consultation