Senior Flight Controls Engineer – Integration

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Boeing Brazil is seeking a Senior Flight Controls Engineer, reporting to the Flight Control Manager at São José dos Campos, Brazil office.

We are seeking accomplished, self-motivated and experienced engineers to design, analyze, test and certify flight control systems for large commercial aircraft, as well as to support the production and fleet operations. The flight controls team is currently engaged in the challenging and exciting work of bringing new derivative airplanes into service as well as getting prepared to create the more capable, more efficient and even safer airliners of the future.

The Senior Flight Controls Engineer will join the Flight Control Integration team, supporting many of the responsibilities listed below.

Position Responsibilities:

• Resolve airplane level requirements into system level requirements with time and cost-efficient validation methods
• Develop system and subsystem architecture alternatives to meet requirements and objectives
• Participate in system level development, verification, validation, and certification of designs through both laboratory and airplane testing
• Analyze and compare alternatives (trade study) to rapidly converge on preferred configurations including defining and executing system simulations and development test programs
• Participate in system certification efforts, including: creation of required certification artifacts; confirming and demonstrating traceability to regulatory requirements; and resolution of regulation conflicts
• Support global fleet operations including: subject matter expert consultation for airline and regulator queries; participate in resolution efforts to resolve Service Related Problems (SRP); and analyze reported flight incidents to provide recommendations to the Safety Review Board (SRB) for Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) determinations
• Generally, these activities require successful cross-functional coordination within and outside of Boeing including with: manufacturing, avionics, flight deck and crew-ops, control law, airplane safety, aerodynamics, supply chain management, BCA systems software, suppliers, airline customers, and regulatory agencies

This position is hybrid/telecommuting. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must have existing rights to work in Brazil
• Must have a degree in Engineering
• Proficient in both verbal and written communications skills in the English Language
• In depth experience with design and analysis of Flight Control Systems
• In depth experience in requirements development, analysis, decomposition, validation and verification

Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience):

• In depth experience with certification process for aeronautical products
• In depth experience with requirement management tools (DOORS or similar)
• Experience with Systems Safety Analysis

A successful Senior Engineer candidate will have the following capabilities:

• Strong ability to interact and communicate with Boeing senior management and technical peers
• Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team
• Intrinsic aptitude for taking initiative, leading cross functional teams and complex projects
• Ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities to ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner

Relocation:

-This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Additional Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brazil. Candidates must have current legal authorization to live and work in Brazil. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Please also submit a CV or resume written in English.

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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