Experienced LO Propulsion Integration Engineer

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

2d • $112,200 - $151,800

About The Position

Boeing Phantom Works is seeking an experienced Low Observable (LO) Propulsion Integration Engineer to lead LO integration of propulsion systems for advanced stealth aircraft programs, including Boeing’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platforms. The role applies expertise in propulsion integration, LO design principles, and systems engineering across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring propulsion performance while meeting signature, thermal, and structural requirements.

The engineer will develop and validate LO propulsion architectures, conduct analyses and trade studies, establish requirements and verification plans, and support design reviews and ground and flight testing. The position also includes technical leadership and mentorship within the LO discipline, along with preparation and review of engineering documentation.

The position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance and a U.S. Person as defined by export control regulations. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation is available based on eligibility. A potential signing bonus may be available to eligible, qualified external candidates. This is a Shift 1 position and is not contingent upon a program award.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work statement.
• At least 5 years of related work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education.
• Demonstrated experience with propulsion integration on low-observable or stealth aircraft programs.
• Strong understanding of LO fundamentals, including radar cross-section (RCS) control, infrared (IR) signature management, and materials and coatings impacts.
• Hands-on experience with inlet/nozzle design, exhaust suppression/infrared reduction techniques, and internal/external flow path management.
• Proficiency with LO propulsion/airframe integration analyses and tools, such as CEM, signature modeling, and thermal analysis.
• Experience creating technical specifications, interface requirements, and verification plans.
• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant field.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) and integrated signatures analysis tools.
• Familiarity with materials for LO applications and manufacturing/assembly constraints.
• Propulsion integration and systems engineering experience.
• LO signature control experience, including RCS and IR.
• Experience with signature modeling/data reduction software.
• Test planning and flight test support experience.
• Requirements development and ICD creation experience.
• Special Access experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to engineering rigor.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead LO propulsion integration activities for advanced platforms across concept, design, test, and qualification phases.
• Develop and validate propulsion system LO architectures that meet performance, LO signature, and thermal management requirements.
• Conduct trade studies, signature modeling, and sensitivity analyses for inlet, nozzle, and exhaust treatments.
• Coordinate with aerodynamicists, structures, materials, thermal management, and signature engineering teams to develop cohesive design solutions.
• Define requirements, perform risk assessments, and establish verification and validation plans for propulsion integration items.
• Support hardware design reviews (PDR/CDR), test planning, and ground and flight test execution to verify LO and propulsion performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the LO discipline.
• Produce and review technical documentation, specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs).

Benefits

• Potential signing bonus for eligible, qualified external candidates.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility; basic relocation is offered for eligible internal candidates.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match program for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior