Propulsion Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking Experienced and/or Lead Propulsion Engineers to support multiple satellite product lines across several Boeing sites.  These positions will sit in El Segundo, CA.

We are looking for candidates that have industry experience in some of the below key roles:

• System Engineers – Candidates who can demonstrate that they’ve supported defining propulsion system requirements, performed propulsion systems analysis, defined requirements for propellant loading, and supported mission activities.
• Electric Propulsion – Candidates who have helped design, manufacture, or test electric propulsion subsystems and/or candidates who have defined requirements and qualified electric propulsion subsystems.  Candidates who can demonstrate their ability to understand the key failure mechanisms within the thrusters, power supplies, flow controllers and other hardware associated with varying electric propulsion subsystems.
• Liquid Propulsion – Candidates who have helped design, manufacture, or test liquid propulsion subsystems and/or candidates who have defined requirements and qualified liquid propulsion subsystems.  Candidates who can demonstrate their ability to perform flow analyses for liquid propulsion systems and in-depth knowledge of subsystem hardware.
• Mission/Operations – Candidates who have helped support satellite or space vehicle flight operations. Candidates who have helped develop and test flight operations procedures and products. Candidates who have supported on-orbit anomaly root cause and corrective actions (RCCAs).

Position Responsibilities:

• Defines requirements for propulsion systems, auxiliary power systems and vehicle fuel and tank systems.
• Defines, coordinates and controls the functional and physical interfaces between the propulsion system and the vehicle.
• Develops specifications and architectural and configuration concepts for associated vehicle systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Configures and designs propulsion subsystems and components to meet all vehicle design and performance criteria.
• Uses various testing, analysis, modeling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance.
• Defines and performs certification tests for propulsion subsystems and components.
• Supports fielded systems by developing responses to customer queries and providing technical recommendations.
• Develops concepts for future propulsion systems to meet anticipated requirements.
• Supports mission operations for propulsion subsystems.
• Works under general direction.

This position is expected to be onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Work Authorization:

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 3 or more years’ experience in propulsion systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienced with Space-based propulsion and/or electric propulsion
• Experience in new technology or product/capability development

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (Level 3)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 4)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range for experienced level: 100,300 – 135,700

Summary pay range for lead level: 121,550 – 164,450