Experienced ATE Mechanical Design Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology including Manufacturing Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Material Sciences, or a directly related non-US equivalent qualification.
- Typically 8 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination such as a master's degree plus 7 years of related work experience.
- Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, UG-NX, or CREO is an added advantage.
- Experience with bill of materials preparation and obsolescence management.
- Experience in mechanical rack design.
- Experience with military and aerospace connector selection.
- Experience performing formal qualification testing, such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or MIL-STD-461.
- Good knowledge of measurement and test equipment, including dimensional, electrical, electronic, and thermal equipment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to work with global teams at flexible hours.
- Ability to work flexibly across organizational complexity, cultures, and time zones.
- Design Special Test Equipment or Automatic Test Equipment solutions for formal testing of end products at the circuit card, line-replaceable unit, or system level.
- Apply Zuken and Mentor Graphics tools to rack wiring and harness design.
- Document designs using Visio, Mentor Graphics Capital, Zuken, CATIA, or UG NX/C, and maintain them in Boeing and BT&E databases or product lifecycle management systems such as ENOVIA and Teamcenter.
- Apply the electrical wiring design and development lifecycle.
- Design electrical system architecture, wiring, and harnesses.
- Manage obsolescence of existing ATE designs.
- Use schematic capture, layout, and harness design and layout tools.
- Drive test program execution while maintaining baseline scope, cost, and schedule and identifying improvements.
- Select National Instruments hardware, data acquisition modules, and sensors.
- Troubleshoot and test ATE systems.
- Work with technical leads, product leads, and customers to support technical team meetings and progress reports.
- Participate in and lead Failure Review Board investigations.
- Create or review test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
- Perform prototype, design verification, and formal qualification testing.
- Develop STE/ATE end to end by analyzing test requirements, measurement and test instruments, instrument characteristics, communication requirements, hardware-software integration, system integration, system testing, build, and deployment.
- Produce documentation at every stage of the software development life cycle.
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to create collaborative plans and execute projects.
- Seek information and direction to complete the statement of work.
- Experience with automated test equipment, avionics, or aerospace programs.
- Awareness of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems and ISO 17025 standards.
About the company
Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
1916
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
- Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
- Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.
What critics are saying
- Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
- Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
- Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.
What makes Boeing unique
- Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
- Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
- Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.
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Boeing shares have fallen 9% this year and sit 21% below their peak, as production delays test the company's turnaround efforts. The main bottleneck is the 737 Max wing assembly in Renton, Washington, which has prevented Boeing from reaching its target of 47 aircraft per month. CEO Kelly Ortberg told investors in September that production remains unstable at the current 42-monthly cap set by the FAA in October 2025. Reaching 52 aircraft per month by year-end appears unlikely, as it depends on a new production line in Everett coming online. Higher oil prices, driven by US-Iran tensions, have also pressured airline margins. Despite challenges, second-quarter revenue rose to $24.56 billion from $22.75 billion, with commercial deliveries increasing to 171 from 150 aircraft.
Boeing reported $89.5 billion in revenue for FY 2025, up 35% year-over-year, and returned to profitability with net income of $2.2 billion after an $12 billion loss in 2024. The commercial aircraft maker's recovery was driven by increased aircraft deliveries. However, Boeing carries a 10.0x debt-to-equity ratio and posted negative free cash flow of $1.9 billion. Stock-based compensation represented roughly 40% of operating cash flow. Lockheed Martin focuses exclusively on defence technology, with the US government accounting for nearly three-quarters of FY 2025 sales. The F-35 programme alone represents approximately 27% of total revenue. The company serves military and commercial operators across 40 nations. Both firms face customer concentration risks given their reliance on major government contracts and large commercial customers.