Boeing Research & Technology Graduate Researcher - Engineering

Company: Boeing
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.Join our exclusive Graduate Researcher Program (GRP) in Boeing Research & Technology during the summer of 2024 and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. The intent of the Boeing Graduate Researcher program is to invite participants back for repeated work experience opportunities and offer a full-time position post PhD graduation.Boeing Research & Technology is Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers, skilled scientists and thinkers, bold innovators and dreamers. You will work with other Boeing engineers in a mentoring and collaborative mode in order to address research and development challenges. You are expected to have the ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems, have good team collaboration and excellent communication skills.Over the course of the 10-12 week summer program you will have the opportunity to:Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world challengesExperience our products up close by touring our state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilitiesInteract directly with our company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of BoeingBuild a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activitiesGain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in the aerospace industryThe following BR&T positions are available for the 2024 GRP program. When applying, please identify the positions you are interested in and qualified for.Computational Materials Science (1 position) - HybridElectromagnetics Engineering / Physics (1 position) - On SiteMission Systems Engineer / Physics Focus (1 position) - On SiteOptical/Opto-Mechanical Engineering (1 position) - On SiteRF / Microwave Engineering (1 position) - On SiteStructures (4 positions) - On SiteSome of these positions are hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future.Some of these positions are expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.These positions 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. Some of these positions requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Basic Qualifications for all positions (Required Skill/Experience): Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Doctorate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field of studyThe ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks (12 weeks preferred) during the summer of 2024Completed first year of PhD studies by July 2024Computational Materials Science: We are looking for a PhD candidate in computational materials science or related fields (e.g. computational chemistry, computational physics, applied math, etc.) with the ability to analyze diverse applied mathematical opportunities, including but not limited to applying computational and numerical methods to business and engineering applications. The candidate is expected to have the ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems, grasp business and engineering challenges, formulate, analyze, interpret and communicate results to the business and engineering communities. An ideal candidate will have a passion for applying computational methods to solve real world materials engineering problems.Preferred Qualifications:Pursuing a Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study in computational materials science, physics, applied math or related fields.Experience with chemical or materials modeling & simulation software.Experience with planewave electronic structure methods and knowledge of commercial planewave codes, e.g., VASP.Knowledge of and experience with kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) codes is a plus but not required.Software programming skills and/or knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, C, C++, R, etc.Have a passion for research & development and a desire to apply mathematics to solve hard industrial problems.Strong desire to work with technical and non-technical audiences and be a self-starter.Ability to manage several simultaneous projects effectively and across various geographical locations.Electromagnetics Engineering: The Boeing Research and Technology Electromagnetic Effects team is seeking an Electro-physics Graduate Researcher to support research into computational methods and test methods for analysis of advanced materials in the electromagnetic environment to enable the safe use of novel material systems.Preferred Qualifications:Pursuing a Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study in physics, electrical, optical or related engineering field. Focus of research studies is related to computational implementation of Maxwell's Equations, plasma physics, ignition physics or related physics.Experience using typical computer aided design or modeling (CAD/CAM) tools, experience using EM Computational software (Feko, CST, EMA3D, etc.) and typical prototyping software languages (Python, C/C++, MATLAB, etc.) is preferred.Mission Systems Engineer / Physics Focus: This position is part of the rapidly growing Electro-Optical (EO) / Infra-Red (IR) Mission Systems team within BR&T. We're designing, building, and testing cutting edge sensor systems for airborne and space platforms. This isn't your typical Boeing team - we are focused on the entire lifecycle of design: from modeling and simulation of new ideas, through prototype demonstrations, and eventually transitioning to production systems. Our team provides complete engineering solutions to Boeing and its customers, including systems engineering, optics design, mechanical design, algorithms, software development, firmware development, electronics, and advanced system modeling and simulations. This position will involve working with advanced system modeling and simulation for space-based systems. If you're interested in working in a fast pace environment while taking a design from clean sheet of paper through flight demonstration, ideally with some technology that's never been flown before, then this is the group for you.Preferred Qualifications:Pursuing a Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study in physics, aerospace or related engineering field. Experience with Modeling, Simulation & Analysis, Algorithm Development, Requirements Analysis & Development, Operations Research and Space Systems.Optical/Opto-Mechanical Engineering: This position is part of the rapidly growing Electro-Optical (EO) / Infra-Red (IR) Mission Systems team within BR&T. We're designing, building, and testing cutting edge sensor systems for airborne and space platforms. This isn't your typical Boeing team - we are focused on the entire lifecycle of design: from modeling and simulation of new ideas, through prototype demonstrations, and eventually transitioning to production systems. Our team provides complete engineering solutions to Boeing and its customers, including systems engineering, optics design, mechanical design, algorithms, software development, firmware development, electronics, and advanced system modeling and simulations. This position will involve working with optical designs and modeling and simulation for space-based systems. If you're interested in working in a fast pace environment while taking a design from clean sheet of paper through flight demonstration, ideally with some technology that's never been flown before, then this is the group for you.Preferred Qualifications:Pursuing a Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study in physics, optical, opto-mechanical or related engineering field. Experience with Optical/Opto-mechanical systems.RF / Microwave Engineering: The Communications and Sensing Technology team is seeking an RF and microwave circuit design engineering intern to support phased array antenna design and analysis for communication, sensor, electronic warfare and satellite systems. Perform RF and microwave circuit design and characterization using modeling and simulation tools as well as laboratory measurements. Develops and validates electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures. Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements. Defines and conducts tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with RF and microwave circuit designExperience with electromagnetic analysis and design toolsPursuing a Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in electrical engineering.Structures: Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) is looking for highly capable PhD Engineers to join our Structures Technology teams. The positions are focused on discovering, developing, and transitioning innovative structures technology into Boeing products, focusing on advanced structural architectures and design concepts. We advance the state of the art in methods and tools for structural analysis. We accelerate the qualification and certification of new materials and structures. Our highly capable engineers excel in a team environment of challenge and opportunity on multiple projects, and partnering with Boeing business units, government customers, global suppliers, and universities to rapidly mature key technologies to production readiness. Problems of interest include structural design for extreme environments, advanced composite analysis including impact simulation, applied topology optimization for generating novel architectures, developing next generation structural analysis tools, and multidisciplinary structural analysis including coupled loads analysis for launch vehicles.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with engineering and design software such as MatLab, Finite Element Analysis (Abaqus, LS-Dyna, etc.), COMSOL, CAD/3D packages (NX, CATIA, etc.), a plusA basic understanding of aircraft structures and structural analysis including fatigue/fractureDevelopment of mechanical test requirements and plans may be requiredExperience with additive manufactured structures, aircraft structural analysis, composite materials, working in a laboratory and strong programming and architecture development skills are a plus.An understanding of aerospace structural concepts and architectures is desired.Pursuing a Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field of studyJoin us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future.Relocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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.Shift: These positions are for 1st shiftUnion Representation Statement:These positions are in multiple U.S. locations and may or may not be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 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.Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $76,000 - $88,000Equal 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.

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