Propulsion Systems Engineer, Mid-Career and Senior

Boeing is hiring a Propulsion Systems Engineer, Mid-Career and Senior. It pays $112k-$152k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Boeing.

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Design and manage propulsion systems and components for aerospace and defense programs at Boeing.

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Propulsion Systems Engineer, Mid-Career and Senior

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) is seeking talented Propulsion Systems Engineers, Mid-Career and Senior, with expertise in fluid systems to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

ESG supports diverse government customers across multiple cutting-edge technology domains within a fast-paced, agile development environment focused on delivering innovative capabilities quickly and cost-effectively. Our portfolio includes a broad array of advanced platforms and technologies, notably the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane.

Position Responsibilities:

Define requirements for propulsion system components used in vehicle cryogenic fuel, oxidizer, bi-prop, mono-prop, pneumatic, hydraulic, or pyrotechnic systems
Verify and validate propulsion requirements.
Support definitions, coordination, and control of the functional and physical interfaces between the components within the propulsion system.
Design propulsion components to meet all subsystem design and performance criteria. Supports development of rationale needed to make sound technical decisions regarding component design and development.
Support definition and performance of propulsion component qualification certification testing.
Lead or support engineers and technicians during hazardous and non-hazardous operations throughout the lifecycle of refurbishment, integration, and test (RIT), launch, and recovery operations for the ESG program.
Evaluate fielded components to assure continued reliability and airworthiness.
Lead or support identification and management of propulsion risks, issues, and opportunities. Support development of executable mitigation and capture plans, develop cost and schedule impact estimates, update risk tracking system (e.g. BORIS), and communicate with propulsion RIO Control Board.
Develop and maintain Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) pertaining to vehicle component development. Assure technical, customer, and regulatory requirements are met. Support Program and Supplier Management to development and follow plans for material procurement.
Conduct component failure investigations and non-conformance closures through Material Review Board (MRB) and other internal and customer boards. This includes component issues that emerge at the supplier or the vehicle production facility. Coordinate with Boeing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other Integrated Product Team (IPT) members as needed to resolve issues.
Host technical interchange meetings and component reviews including supplier requirements review (SRR), design reviews (PDR / CDR), acceptance reviews, test readiness reviews (TRR), production readiness reviews (PRR).
Review supplier data requirement list (SDRL) items and engineering drawings to ensure design and requirement compliance.
Coordinate work scope with other engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% fully onsite at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

This worksite participates in Boeing’s 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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
Mid-Career, Level 3: Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience
Experience in rocket propulsion.
Experience with propulsion system components, interfaces, and their design or integration variables, within aerospace vehicles.
Experience in systems design, systems analysis, or systems integration.
Willing and able to travel up to 10% domestically.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Active TS/SCI.
Senior, Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience.
Experience working on propulsion systems to include cryogenic and pneumatic delivery systems.
Experience in space, launch vehicle, or aircraft programs.
Experience in NASA Space programs or a related Space or Defense program.
Knowledge of fluid systems.

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 & 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.

Mid-Career, Level 3 Summary pay range: $ 112,200 – $ 151,800

Senior, Level 4 Summary pay range: $ 136,850 - $185,150

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 requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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Propulsion Systems Engineer, Mid-Career and Senior at Boeing rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Propulsion Systems Engineer, Mid-Career and Senior is an open job at Boeing.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $112k-$152k a year.
The role is based in USA - Kennedy Space Center, FL.
The job was posted on November 2, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Boeing. Apply on Boeing

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