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Experienced Fuel Properties Engineer

Everett, Washington Job ID JR2025467777 Category Engineering - Flight Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 14, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for an Experienced Fuel Properties Engineer to join the Fuel Systems Center of Excellence (COE) team in Everett, WA

This role works closely with internal and external Boeing customers, integrates across the product life cycle from development to out-of-service sustaining programs, and coordinates with customers across Boeing enterprise regions and business units to meet company priorities.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads comprehensive investigations into fuel quality issues to identify underlying causes and implements corrective actions

  • Collaborates closely with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of fuel quality standards and practices

  • Develops and implements robust fuel-related test plans, liaising with both Boeing internal and third-party laboratories, as well as analyzes test results and delivers clear, concise summaries to stakeholders

  • Performs laboratory tests as necessary to support ongoing investigations and quality assurance efforts

  • Evaluates fuel property data to facilitate the approval process for innovative fuel solutions, and ensures compliance with industry standards

  • Provides expert guidance to Boeing customers and the aviation industry on fuel-related issues, including testing and analysis, to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

  • Supports the design of fuel systems by promoting a comprehensive understanding of fuel properties within the Boeing community, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing

  • Develops and implements new processes and tools aimed at enhancing the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of customer service support

  • Maintains regular communication with stakeholders and customers to ensure alignment, addresses concerns, and provides updates on fuel quality initiatives and support efforts

  • Manages competing priorities, optimizing the use of time and resources to deliver maximum value within established constraints.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or physical chemistry

  • 3+ years of experience organic and inorganic chemistry

  • 1+ years of experience in polymer chemistry

  • 3+ years of experience in modern analytical techniques  

  • 1+ years of experience of MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • PhD in chemistry, material science, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry or an equivalent field

  • 3+ years of experience in polymer chemistry

  • 3+ years of experience with MATLAB

  • Experience with structure - property relationships

  • 5+ years in modern analytical techniques

  • 5+ years of experience in organic and inorganic chemistry

  • Motivated and able to work without direct supervision

  • Curious and able to think outside the box

  • Experience with hydrocarbon fuels including analysis of properties, trace materials and specification review

Union:

This is a Union represented position.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business

considerations. 

Summary pay range: $100,300 - $135,700


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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