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Associate Propulsion Engineer

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025456684 Category Engineering - Flight Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 08, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Propulsion Engineer to join us as part of our Boeing Integrated Design Engineering team at the in El Segundo, CA. You will have an opportunity to provide design support in our satellite applications as well as support other exciting engineering projects spanning across various business units!

This position would entail operating as a Propulsion or Pumped Fluid Loop (PFL) responsible engineering authority (REA) for one or more development subsystems or components.  Responsibilities may include: Requirements decomposition, verification and validation, component analysis, component test, non-conformance management, root cause and corrective action investigation, and supplier technical interface.  Related experience with liquid or electric space propulsion, pumped fluid thermal control systems and associated liquid and gas plumbing is also beneficial.


This position offers exciting opportunities to support a variety of programs and technologies in a dynamic work environment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops concepts for future subsystems/components to meet anticipated requirements

  • Responsible for Technical and Quality of subsystem/component

  • Responsible for NRE technical and execution (development testing & analysis) of subsystem/component development

  • Act as technical subject matter expert on assigned subsystems/components and associated technologies.

  • Responsible Engineer for compliance to subsystems/components level mechanical requirements & verification (mounting, stress, dynamics)

  • Understanding of functional requirements in coordination with systems engineering, ensure that subsystems/components meet functional requirement

  • Responsible to understand end-to-end processing of subsystem (manufacture, test, etc) and flow impacts of design to other stakeholders (AI&T, Structures, etc…)

  • Lead closure of component/subsystem NCRs through life cycle of subsystem

  • Identify subsystem level interaction between components (i.e. induced vibration, pressure cycles, FOD generation, heat transfer, etc)

  • Participate in Technical Evaluations & Cost Analyses for trade study downselects

  • Participate and Support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives

  • Provide bid estimates for new business proposals

  • Coordinate assembly, integration and test of fluid systems.

  • Perform safety assessments of fluid designs

  • Defines requirements for flow components and systems (tanks, pumps, valves, pressure regulators, etc).

  • Develops component specifications and validates requirement compliance.

  • Define and review various testing, analysis, modeling and simulation efforts to prove component requirement compliance.

  • Defines and oversees supplier certification tests for components.

  • Supports fielded components to assure continued reliability.

  • Coordinate non-conformances between supplier, internal and external customers.

  • Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations on component/system non-conformances

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo, CA, location.

This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.


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

  • Associate level: typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an
    equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • A successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government is preferred

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: $81,600 - $110,400


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 23, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. 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 Post-Start is required.

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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