Propulsion Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems, is seeking an Associate or Experienced Propulsion Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our Propulsion Subsystem and Mission Operations teams in El Segundo, California. In this role, you will contribute to the design, build, test, and operation of new space vehicles and missions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Systems Engineering, Liquid Propulsion, and/or Mission Operations within Propulsion. The successful candidate will collaborate with experienced propulsion engineers developing a new liquid propulsion platform and is expected to cross-train on other platforms to support system testing and mission operations. This position requires 100% onsite presence in El Segundo, CA, with work performed in both open and secure (closed) environments.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Understanding of mission assurance standards applicable to satellite propulsion subsystem design, analysis, and testing
Practical application of the rocket equation and thruster performance equations to perform system analyses
Direct experience with space-based liquid propulsion systems (bipropellant and monopropellant)
Familiarity with the propulsion hardware supply base, including tanks, thrusters, and flow components
On-console experience supporting propulsion mission operations
Experience working within secure (closed) environments

Responsibilities

Define requirements and develop verification artifacts for liquid propulsion systems
Coordinate and manage functional and physical interfaces between propulsion systems and the vehicle
Configure and/or design propulsion subsystems and components to meet customer and regulatory standards
Utilize testing, analysis, modeling, and simulation tools to estimate system performance
Define and support certification tests for propulsion subsystems and components
Develop and execute operational procedures for propulsion mission operations, including providing on-orbit customer support