Propulsion Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing•Huntsville, AL

19h

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking multiple motivated and skilled Propulsion Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) to join our dynamic team in one of the following locations: Kennedy Space Center, FL Huntsville, AL New Orleans, LA 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 key technical leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the design, testing, and certification of propulsion components and subsystems, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
1+ years of experience in rocket propulsion
1+ years of experience with propulsion system components, interfaces and their design/integration variables, within aerospace vehicles
1+ years of experience with propulsion system design/integration

Nice To Haves

3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience working on propulsion systems to include cryogenic & pneumatic delivery systems
Experience in space, launch vehicle, and/or aircraft programs
Experience in NASA Space programs or a related Space or Defense program

Responsibilities

Supports definition of requirements for propulsion system components used in vehicle cryogenic fuel / oxidizer, bi-prop / mono-prop, pneumatic, hydraulic or pyrotechnic systems
Supports definitions, coordination and control of the functional and physical interfaces between the components within the propulsion system
Supports development and maintenance of 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.
Supports development of 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
Supports definition and performance of 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 (e.g. BORIS) 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.
Support Program and Supplier Management in development of plans for, and execution of, material procurement
Supports technical evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate with supplier management and cost account management to develop budgets for supplier efforts
Supports 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 (e.g. MAF). Coordinate 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)
Supports the 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
Support and coordinate work scope with other engineers as assigned
Work under general supervision with increasing independence, demonstrating sound engineering judgment
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time