Propulsion Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

1d • $91,800 - $151,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is hiring an Associate or Experienced Propulsion Engineer in the St. Louis, Missouri region to support propulsion system qualification, analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and in-service support for fixed-wing aircraft and other defense products. The role is part of Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Flight Systems Engineering Capability, which performs flight engineering across fighter aircraft, unmanned aircraft, and missile and weapons programs. The engineer will work with a broader flight science team and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and industry experts across varied programs.

The work spans vehicle concept definition through design, test, validation, and support. Engineers may apply and develop specialized skills across multiple product domains, using analysis, modeling, simulation, and testing to meet customer and regulatory requirements. The position requires willingness to travel at least 10% of the time and offers relocation subject to candidate eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• 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.
• Must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; an interim U.S. Secret Clearance before starting and final U.S. Secret Clearance after starting are required. Program access also requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of work-related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education (Level 3).
• 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 propulsion systems and vehicles.
• 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 the 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 contributions up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match program for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
• 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 and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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