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Propulsion Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2025466071 Category Engineering - Flight Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 08, 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 Commercial Airlines (BCA) is looking for a Propulsion Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join our team in Seal Beach, CA.

In this role, as as propulsion engineer you will learn how to directly support customer technical inquiries and advocate customer issues within Boeing. The assignment would cover emergent-short flow inquiries as well as long flow predictive-proactive projects. The participant would learn to perform independent research as well as coordinate with internal groups and external partners/suppliers. The Propulsion Service engineering team is a fast-paced organization that works directly with our customers to provide world class customer support 24/7, 365.

Depending on the participant’s background, interest level, and current team needs, this role could be in the following technical areas, and include (but not limited to) the noted specific tasks.(Service Engineering and Repair Design Engineering are unique roles):

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate (level 2) and Experienced (Level3) Propulsion Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Service Engineering | Review, coordinate, disposition customer inquiries/issues:

    • Research for prior solutions.

    • Assess issues for potential safety items.

    • Customer Engagement.

    • Provides a technical presentation to an audience. (both internal and external customers)

    • Supplier and internal team coordination and relationship building.

    • Identifies high (recurring/costly) priority customer issues.

    • Provides technical/project management support for technical projects.

  • Repair Design Engineering | Support nacelle repair/inquiries (metallic/composite structure):

    • Research prior solutions.

    • Designs one-off repairs.

    • Coordinates with internal specialists. (aerodynamics, materials, etc.)

    • Designs improvements for maintenance and repair customer manuals.

    • Interfaces with Service Engineering teams to address customer questions and concerns.

The participant may also be asked to support:

  • Our larger Propulsion Service Engineering team, including APU, Main Engines, Fuels, or other Propulsion Equipment with similar tasks.

  • Continuous improvement / process efficiency activities.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering.

  • 2+ years of experience in propulsion structures.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

  • Experience with metallic and composite structures.

  • Strong customer service attitude.

  • Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.

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 Associate (level 2): $81,600 - $110,400

Summary pay range Experienced (level 3): $100,300 - $135,700


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 18, 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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