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Fuel Systems Design Engineer (Experienced or Lead) (Propulsion Analysis - Air)

Long Beach, California Job ID JR2026501990 Category Engineering - Flight Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 27, 2026
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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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Fuel Systems Design Engineer (Experienced or Lead) to join the fuel systems team in Long Beach, California.

This is an exciting position with responsibility for airplane fuel system requirements definition, system design, coordination of internal and external system interfaces, post-production fleet support, and component and system level certification.  Our Fuels team in Long Beach primarily supports post-production airplane products, however, there are often projects that require support across the product lifecycle including development and production. 

The Fuel Systems Lead collaborates closely with cross-functional engineering teams, customer support groups, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, taking ownership as the Responsible Engineer to proactively advance critical safety projects and Service Related Problems (SRPs).  This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, fuel system design knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple projects to contribute to the safety, quality, and reliability of Boeing’s commercial airplane fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads development of design solutions to address Service Related Problems for in-service airplanes

  • Defines and develops requirements for fuel systems, distribution systems, and associated components

  • Collaborates with other engineering disciplines to successfully integrate with other aircraft systems and structures

  • Performs engineering and certification tests to validate fuel system design complies with requirements

  • Supports Customer Requests by providing engineering support for various fuel system repairs

  • Takes ownership of safety items and provides technical solutions to support Boeing’s customers

  • Performs applicant responsibilities for repairs and major changes that require FAA approval. Performs detailed engineering reviews of supplier changes

  • Authors technical documents including certification deliverables, Record Summaries, design guides, and other engineering reports

  • Provides technical leadership for various fuel system projects and stays accountable to program or customer schedules

  • Works with a sense of urgency

  • Presents technical topics and solutions to various review boards and communicates complex technical information in a simple way

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

  • 5+ years of experience in propulsion

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):  

  • 9+ years of experience in propulsion or fuel systems design for commercial or military aircraft

  • Experience using CATIA/ENOVIA, Model Based Definition, GD&T, or 2-D drawings

  • Experience in fuel systems architecture, requirements, or design

  • Experience working fuel systems repairs for commercial or military operators.

  • Familiarity with Boeing or FAA safety processes

  • Fault Tree Development or FMEA experience

  • Understanding of ODA relationships with FAA

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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) : $126,900- $155,100

Summary Pay range Lead (Level 4) : $154,800- $189,200


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 13, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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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