Propulsion Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

The Boeing Company; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Associate or Experienced Propulsion Engineer to support propulsion system qualification and analysis within a dynamic flight systems program.

The role involves design, development and integration work for fixed-wing aircraft propulsion systems and certification of components. The team collaborates across disciplines to ensure safety, performance and compliance, offering opportunities for growth in a leading aerospace environment within Boeing

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related fields (including manufacturing tech, CS, math, physics, chemistry)
• 2+ years of work experience with a BS or equivalent combination
• Willing to travel at least 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Perform propulsion system support and analysis as part of a flight science team
• Define requirements for propulsion, auxiliary power and air-breathing systems
• Define interfaces between propulsion and vehicle and develop system concepts to meet requirements
• Develop propulsion subsystems concepts and configurations to meet design and performance criteria
• Use testing, analysis, modeling and simulation tools to estimate system performance
• Support certification tests for propulsion subsystems and components
• Review and approve engine and component qualification documentation
• Assist with propulsion ground and flight test planning
• Develop concepts for future propulsion systems
• Vendor management and coordination

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Propulsion analysis

Flight test experience

Certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology or related fields

Job description

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.

At Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring an Associate or Experienced Propulsion Engineer to perform propulsion system qualification support and analysis in the St. Louis, MO region!

The statement of work will include new product design, development and integration projects in the areas of Fixed Wing Aircraft. Propulsion engineers are essential to the development, safety and success of our products and solutions. Each day, they go above and beyond to meet our customers’ overall mission requirements—from initial vehicle concept definition through design, test, validation and in-service support. Your expertise in areas such propulsion analysis, design, testing, or certification will drive the future of aerospace.

The Flight Systems Engineering Capability is an exciting organization in Boeing Defense, Space & Security responsible for performing Flight Engineering across a large portfolio of products and development programs. Product areas within the Flight Systems Capability in the St. Louis/St. Charles region include Fighter Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft, and Missiles/Weapons Systems. The set of specialized capabilities and skills maintained by our teammates are the foundation of what defines the majority of our Boeing products; things that FLY! The St. Louis region is continuing to grow, and Flight Engineering is looking for motivated, talented engineers to join the Boeing team on the exciting programs located in this region. Selected candidates will work a wide range of programs that will require design, analysis and testing in Flight disciplines to meet our customers' requirements.

Join our team and become a Flight Engineer with unmatched opportunity and potential; you’ll be supported to develop and maintain specialized skills that may be applied across multiple product domains. You’ll benefit from exposure to a variety of unique and challenging projects, and collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and industry experts. Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform propulsion system support and analysis, as part of a larger flight science team
• Define requirements for propulsion systems, auxiliary power systems and air breathing systems.
• Define, coordinate and control the functional and physical interfaces between the propulsion system and vehicle.
• Develop specifications and architectural and configuration concepts for associated vehicle systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Configure/design propulsion sub-systems and components to meet all vehicle design and performance criteria.
• Use various testing, analysis, modeling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance.
• Support definition and performance of certification 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
• Develop concepts for future propulsion systems to meet anticipated requirements.
• Vendor management and coordination

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 2+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
• Willing to travel at least 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• (Level 3) 5+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• Propulsion ground and flight test experience
• Experience with jet engines and/or air breathing propulsion operation fundamentals
• Propulsion analysis, integration design, system installation, or support experience
• Propulsion system certification or qualification experience