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Propulsion and Pumped Fluid Loop Component Responsible Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025447130 Category Engineering - Flight Post Date Mar. 19, 2025
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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 a Propulsion and Pumped Fluid Loop Component Responsible Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior) 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 Pumped Fluid Loop (PFL) responsible engineering authority (REA) for one or more development subsystems or components. The ideal candidate would have experience with, requirements decomposition, verification and validation, component analysis, component test, non-conformance management, root cause and corrective action investigation, and supplier technical interface. This position offers exciting opportunities to support a variety of programs and technologies in a dynamic work environment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops concepts for future propulsion systems to meet anticipated requirements

  • Responsible for Technical and Quality of subsystem

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

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

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

  • Understanding of functional requirements in coordination with systems engineer, ensure that system meets 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 down selects

  • 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

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

  • 3+ years of experience in fluidic engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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

  • Experience with cryogenic applications (pumps, valves, analysis) strongly desired. 

  • Related experience with liquid propulsion, pumped fluid thermal control systems and associated liquid and gas plumbing also beneficial

Typical Education/Experience:

Mid-Level

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.

Senior

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.

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 for Mid-Level: $100,300 - $135,700

Summary pay range for Senior: $121,550 - $164,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 03, 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 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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