Boeing

Propulsion Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing$98K — $162K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience preferred for level 3 candidates
  • Knowledge of mission assurance standards for satellite propulsion systems
  • Direct experience with space-based liquid propulsion systems and operational support

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements and develop verification artifacts for liquid propulsion systems
  • Coordinate and manage interfaces between propulsion systems and the vehicle
  • Design and configure propulsion subsystems to meet standards
  • Use testing and modeling tools for system performance estimation
  • Support certification tests for propulsion components
  • Develop operational procedures for mission operations and on-orbit support

Benefits

  • Opportunity for relocation based on eligibility
  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
Full Job Description
Propulsion Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Company:
The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems, is seeking an Associate or Experienced Propulsion Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our Propulsion Subsystem and Mission Operations teams in El Segundo, California.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, build, test, and operation of new space vehicles and missions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Systems Engineering, Liquid Propulsion, and/or Mission Operations within Propulsion.

Responsibilities include requirements decomposition, verification and validation, propulsion systems analysis, interface definition, test support, and post-launch mission support. The successful candidate will collaborate with experienced propulsion engineers developing a new liquid propulsion platform and is expected to cross-train on other platforms to support system testing and mission operations.

This position requires 100% onsite presence in El Segundo, CA, with work performed in both open and secure (closed) environments.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Define requirements and develop verification artifacts for liquid propulsion systems
  • Coordinate and manage functional and physical interfaces between propulsion systems and the vehicle
  • Configure and/or design propulsion subsystems and components to meet customer and regulatory standards
  • Utilize testing, analysis, modeling, and simulation tools to estimate system performance
  • Define and support certification tests for propulsion subsystems and components
  • Develop and execute operational procedures for propulsion mission operations, including providing on-orbit customer support


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ 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 of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Understanding of mission assurance standards applicable to satellite propulsion subsystem design, analysis, and testing
  • Practical application of the rocket equation and thruster performance equations to perform system analyses
  • Direct experience with space-based liquid propulsion systems (bipropellant and monopropellant)
  • Familiarity with the propulsion hardware supply base, including tanks, thrusters, and flow components
  • On-console experience supporting propulsion mission operations
  • Experience working within secure (closed) environments


Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay and 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.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $98, 600 - $133,400

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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