Lead Propulsion Engineer

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

1d•$136,850 - $185,150•Hybrid

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Propulsion Engineer to join our dynamic team in El Segundo, California. This exciting opportunity places you at the forefront of space exploration as part of the Space Launch Systems (SLS) program, where you will play a critical role in advancing propulsion technologies that enable humanity’s next giant leap. As a propulsion component engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the design, testing, and certification of propulsion system components, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. If you are passionate about rocket propulsion and eager to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace projects, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of space travel. This position is hybrid, co-located at or near various suppliers supporting Boeing SLS Propulsion Engineering. You will represent the Boeing propulsion engineering team headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, at the supplier’s site, interfacing regularly with the supplier and our internal and external subject matter experts and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience
Basic office software applications
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements. therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Astrodynamics Engineering
Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Astrodynamics Engineering, and/or Engineering Management
Previous experience leading an engineering team in a production environment
Previous experience with propulsion system assembly and testing
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners, verbal and written
Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust
Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes
Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams
Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance

Responsibilities

Represents the Boeing propulsion engineering team at the supplier’s site representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.
Provides technical integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.
Defines requirements for propulsion system components used in vehicle cryogenic fuel / oxidizer, bi-prop / mono-prop, pneumatic, hydraulic or pyrotechnic systems
Defines, coordinates and controls the functional and physical interfaces between the components within the propulsion system
Develops and maintains envelope drawings (EDs) / component specifications for associated vehicle components to meet customer and regulatory requirements
Supports design of propulsion components to meet all subsystem design and performance criteria.
Develops rationale needed to make sound technical decisions regarding component design and development
Supports use of various testing, analysis, modeling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate component performance
Defines and performs propulsion components qualification / certification testing
Supports fielded components to assure continued reliability and airworthiness
Supports identification and management of propulsion risks, issues, and opportunities: supports development of executable mitigation/capture plans, develops cost and schedule impact estimates, updates risk tracking system and communicates to propulsion RIO Control Board
Supports development and maintenance of Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) for programs developing vehicle components to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Supports Program and Supplier Management in development of plans for, and execution of, material procurement
Performs technical evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinates with supplier management and cost account management to develop budgets for supplier efforts
Performs component failure investigations and non-conformance closures through Material Review Board (MRB) and other internal and customer boards. This includes component issues that emerge at the supplier and/or the vehicle production facility.
Coordinates with Boeing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other Integrated Product Team (IPT) members as needed to resolve issue
Supports execution of technical interchange meetings and component reviews. For example: supplier requirements review (SRR), design reviews (PDR / CDR), acceptance reviews, test readiness reviews (TRR), production readiness reviews (PRR)
Performs review of supplier data requirement list (SDRL) items and engineering drawings to ensure design and requirement compliance
Supports regular (e.g. weekly) technical coordination meetings with Propulsion IPT leadership, other Boeing groups / leaders, suppliers, and customers. Includes reporting component status / issues to internal leadership and customer on a regular basis.
Assist Cost Account Managers in program baseline status weekly updates as needed
Supports and coordinates work scope with other engineers as assigned
Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
Works under general supervision with increasing independence, demonstrating sound engineering judgment