Mid-Level Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer

Boeing • North Charleston, SC

15d • $112,200 - $151,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring a Mid-Level Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer for its 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 with a multidisciplinary team in an agile environment and contribute technical expertise and leadership to product improvements, production support, and aircraft delivery activities.

The position involves integrating propulsion and fuel-system changes with other airplane systems; overseeing supplier-provided fuel-system components; coordinating supplier qualification testing and design modifications; and managing Boeing Specification Control Document requirements. The engineer will also troubleshoot production-line fuel-system issues, investigate fleet, production, and supplier issues, coordinate testing and analysis, and support safety, compliance, and airworthiness work. The role requires collaboration with internal engineering, production, service, and regulatory partners, as well as suppliers and delivery teams. Some travel may be required.

The position is based in North Charleston, SC. It is a Shift 1 position and offers relocation subject to candidate eligibility. The role requires a U.S. Person under applicable export-control rules; Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. The position is not safety sensitive and does not require a security clearance.

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.
• 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.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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 with the COSP process.
• Strong project and time-management skills, including managing and prioritizing multiple projects in support of key milestones and aircraft delivery schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly communicate complex scenarios with internal and external leaders and technical subject-matter experts.
• Familiarity with ENOVIA, CSDT, REDARS, ETAC, IVX, IVT, or 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 entire 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 certification process for large transport-category aircraft.
• 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 of 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 requirements, including revisions and development of new documents 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 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 Operations, 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 according to customer, product, and stakeholder needs.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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