Mid-Level Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer

Boeing • North Charleston, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Mid-Level Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer to join its Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Propulsion 787 Program Engineering team in North Charleston, South Carolina. The role combines engineering design and integration with hands-on factory and delivery support for 787 aircraft at the Charleston final assembly and delivery centers. The engineer will work in a multidisciplinary, agile environment and will operate under general supervision while self-directing work according to customer, product, and stakeholder needs.

The position leads integration of propulsion and fuel-system changes, oversees supplier-provided fuel-system components, manages requirements and qualification activities, and helps resolve fleet, production, and supplier issues. It also supports production and delivery activities on site, performs analysis using test, certification, and production data, and contributes to safety, compliance, and airworthiness work. The engineer coordinates with internal teams, suppliers, delivery teams, and external partners, and communicates project status and risks to leadership.

The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant work experience. Some travel may be required. The position is based in North Charleston, SC, and the listing identifies Shift 1. Relocation is available subject to candidate eligibility. The position requires a U.S. Person under applicable export control rules; visa sponsorship is not available. It is not safety sensitive and does not require a security clearance. The listed summary pay range is $112,200–$151,800.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), 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 relevant work experience.
• Strong technical skills and demonstrated ability to understand complex problems.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person, as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in Propulsion Engineering.
• Knowledge of airplane safety and certification.
• Knowledge of airplane fuel systems and architecture.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience working with the COSP process.
• Strong project and time-management skills, including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in support of key milestones and aircraft delivery schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly explain complex scenarios to internal and external leaders and technical subject-matter experts.
• Familiarity with ENOVIA, CSDT, REDARS, ETAC, IVX, IVT, and CATIA; PDM familiarity is a plus.
• Familiarity with establishing RCCAs, BPSMs, fault trees, and cause maps.
• Ability to represent the company professionally in demanding environments.
• Ability to work effectively across the value stream and with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to independently develop innovative solutions that meet business targets.
• Involvement with SCD Qualification Programs and Equipment Management is desired but not required.
• Understanding of the large transport category aircraft certification process.
• Familiarity with CFR 25.981 and/or 25.1309.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of propulsion and fuel-system changes with other airplane systems and develop design solutions for product improvements.
• Maintain Boeing design oversight for supplier-provided fuel-system components and review and approve supplier drawings, engineering change proposals, and configuration updates.
• Engage suppliers to define, plan, and execute qualification testing and manage supplier-initiated design modifications.
• Manage Boeing Specification Control Document (SCD) requirements, including revisions and development of new SCDs as needed.
• Provide on-site factory and delivery support in North Charleston, troubleshooting fuel-system issues on the production line and supporting production holds, pre-delivery inspections, and delivery acceptance activities.
• Investigate and resolve fleet, production, and supplier issues—including Service Requests, Notices of Escape, Non-Conformances, Engineering Liaison Requests, and Change Notices—to help maintain production flow and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate, develop, and publish test plans, procedures, and reports; analyze test, certification, and production data to support timely dispositions.
• Support safety, compliance, and airworthiness investigations and create or update system safety analyses and airworthiness limitations for the 787.
• Coordinate with internal partners, including EME, RM&T, ASE, Structures/Stress, Flight Test, Service Engineering, Production, Ground Ops, and Regulatory Administration, to meet project goals and aircraft delivery milestones.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and opportunities to Propulsion and Program leadership, and represent Boeing professionally with suppliers, delivery teams, and external partners.
• Work under general supervision and self-direct work based on the needs of customers, the product, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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