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Propulsion Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID JR2025451165 Category Security Clearance Post Date Apr. 21, 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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to contribute to the development and qualification of a new propulsion system for a cutting-edge fixed-wing program in the St. Louis, MO, area. In this role, you will be an integral part of a larger Flight Sciences team consisting of propulsion, aerodynamics, and guidance, navigation and controls.  As part of the propulsion team you will contribute to inlet development, engine integration and controls, testing, and qualification efforts. 

Come join the Boeing team as we develop next generation airplanes that will make aviation history

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Level Propulsion Engineer.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Defines requirements for propulsion systems within a model-based engineering environment

  • Defines, coordinates and controls the functional and physical interfaces between the propulsion system and the vehicle

  • Configures or designs propulsion sub-systems and components to meet all vehicle design and performance specifications

  • Contributes to or leads a range of testing, analysis, modeling, and simulation activities aimed at predicting and validating system performance

  • Defines and performs verification tests for propulsion sub-systems and components

  • Review, processing and approval of engine and component qualification documentation

  • Assist with propulsion ground and flight test planning

  • Propulsion vendor management and coordination

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically depending on business needs.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • (Level 3) 5+ years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 3+ years of work related engineering experience with a Master’s or related engineering experience with a PhD

  • (Level 4) 9+ years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 7+ years of work related engineering experience with a Master’s or 4+ years of work related engineering experience with a PhD

Relocation: 

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

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 (Experienced, Level 3): $93,500 - $126,500

Summary pay range (Senior, Level 4): $113,900 - $154,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 07, 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award


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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