Associate Propulsion & Fuel System Engineer

Associate Propulsion & Fuel System Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Associate Propulsion & Fuel System Engineer to join the 787 Propulsion Charleston Team in North Charleston, SC.

This role combines engineering analysis, systems integration, and hands-on factory and delivery support at our Charleston final assembly and delivery centers and Charleston Propulsion center. You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, agile environment using modern tools and practices, with strong opportunities for technical and leadership professional development. In addition, you will contribute to critical aircraft programs that directly affect safety, performance, and quality of customer aircraft deliveries. Help shape Fuel System performance and integration solutions, working closely with our engine and system suppliers to support production and delivery of 787 aircraft. Work with a supportive, innovative, and solution driven team focused on serving our customers and delivering products that connect people around the world.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads integration of propulsion and fuel system changes across airplane systems, developing robust design solutions to support product improvements
• Plans, oversees, reviews, and approves engineering products and deliverables for the team, ensuring safety, quality, and timeliness
• Maintains Boeing design oversight for supplier‑provided fuel system components; review and approve supplier drawings, engineering change proposals, and configuration updates
• Engages suppliers to define, plan, and execute qualification testing and manage supplier‑initiated design modifications
• Manages Boeing Specification Control Document (SCD) requirements, including revisions and new SCD development
• Provides on‑site factory and delivery support in North Charleston: troubleshoot fuel system issues on the production line, support production holds, perform pre‑delivery inspections, and assist with delivery acceptance
• Investigates and resolve fleet, production, and supplier issues (Service Requests, Notices of Escape, Non‑Conformances, Engineering Liaison Requests, Change Notices, etc.) to maintain production flow and delivery schedules
• Coordinates, develops, and publishes test plans, procedures, and reports; analyze test, certification, and production data to support timely dispositions
• Analyzes system performance data to support safety, compliance, and airworthiness investigations; create and update system safety analyses and airworthiness limitations for the 787
• Coordinates across internal partners (Electromagnetic Effects (EME), Reliability Maintainability and Testability (RM&T), Airplane Safety Engineering (ASE), Structures/Stress, Flight Test, Service Engineering, Production, Ground Ops, Regulatory Administration, etc.) to meet project goals and aircraft delivery milestones
• Communicates project status, risks, issues, and opportunities to Propulsion and Program leadership; represent Boeing professionally with suppliers, delivery teams, and external partners
• Works with general supervision, self‑directing activities based on customer, product, and stakeholder needs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 2+ years of experience working in an engineering discipline
• Willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time, both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of experience in Propulsion Engineering
• Ability to lead a team, including training and mentoring more junior engineers who will contribute to the team’s success
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve complex engine installation and integration problems across structural, systems, and certification domains
• Experience leading system integration, supplier oversight, and technical decision‑making in aerospace or related industries
• Proven ability to plan and execute qualification testing, produce technical documentation (interface drawings, installation reports, test procedures), and manage configuration and requirements
• Knowledge of airplane safety, certification, and applicable regulations
• Knowledge of Aircraft Fuel System equipment design, development, & certification, and Understanding of the principles of fluid mechanics
• Experience working Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) process
• Familiar with ENOVIA, CSDT, REDARS, ETAC, IVX, IVT, CATIA (PDM, MatLab, Velocity a plus)
• Familiar with establishing RCCAs/BPSMs/fault trees/cause maps
• Able to work effectively with the entire value stream to accomplish desired results
• Understanding of large transport category aircraft certification process is preferred
• Experience with 14-CFR-Part 25 certification

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Pay & 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): $91,800 - $124,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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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