Propulsion Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing•Hazelwood, MO

4d•$91,800 - $151,800

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space & Security organization is hiring an Associate or Experienced Propulsion Engineer in the St. Louis, Missouri region to support propulsion system qualification and analysis for new product design, development, and integration projects involving fixed-wing aircraft. The role contributes to products across Boeing’s Flight Systems Engineering portfolio, including fighter aircraft, unmanned aircraft, and missiles and weapons systems. Engineers may work across multiple programs and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and industry experts, supporting work from vehicle concept definition through design, testing, validation, and in-service support. The position focuses on propulsion system requirements, interfaces, design, performance analysis, qualification, and testing. It also includes coordination with vendors and support for ground and flight test planning. The role requires willingness to travel at least 10% of the time. It is a first-shift position and offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements and be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance and program access.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
At least 2 years of work-related experience with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
Willingness to travel at least 10% of the time.
Ability to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and program access; U.S. citizenship is required.
Successful completion of the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

For Level 3: at least 5 years of work-related experience with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Propulsion ground and flight test experience.
Experience with jet engines and/or air-breathing propulsion operation fundamentals.
Propulsion analysis, integration design, system installation, or support experience.
Propulsion system certification or qualification experience.
3D modeling experience, including NX or Unigraphics.

Responsibilities

Perform propulsion system support and analysis as part of a larger flight science team.
Define requirements for propulsion systems, auxiliary power systems, and air-breathing systems.
Define, coordinate, and control functional and physical interfaces between the propulsion system and vehicle.
Develop specifications and architectural and configuration concepts for associated vehicle systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Configure and design propulsion subsystems and components to meet vehicle design and performance criteria.
Use testing, analysis, modeling, and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance.
Support definition and performance of certification tests for propulsion subsystems and components.
Review, process, and approve engine and component qualification documentation.
Assist with propulsion ground and flight test planning.
Develop concepts for future propulsion systems to meet anticipated requirements.
Manage and coordinate vendors.

Benefits

Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
Student Loan Match through the Boeing 401(k) for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Health insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Health savings accounts.
Retirement savings plans.
Life and disability insurance programs.
Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
Relocation based on candidate eligibility.