Propulsion Systems Engineer, Mid-Career/Senior

Boeing

. Define requirements for propulsion system components used in vehicle cryogenic fuel, oxidizer, bi-prop, mono-prop, pneumatic, hydraulic, or pyrotechnic systems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeKennedy Space Center • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $112,200 - $185,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in propulsion system design and integration, with a strong focus on cryogenic and pneumatic systems. Capable of managing risks and ensuring compliance with technical, customer, and regulatory requirements in aerospace environments.

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Rocket Propulsion ExperiencePropulsion System DesignSystems IntegrationFluid Systems KnowledgeU.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Propulsion System ComponentsFunctional Interface CoordinationComponent Qualification TestingComponent Failure InvestigationMaterial Review Board ProcessesSupplier Statement of Work DevelopmentTechnical Rationale DevelopmentRisk ManagementEngineering Drawing ReviewSystems Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AerospaceNASA Space ProgramsLaunch Vehicle ProgramsDefense ProgramsU.S. Export Control Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define requirements for propulsion system components used in vehicle cryogenic fuel, oxidizer, bi-prop, mono-prop, pneumatic, hydraulic, or pyrotechnic systems
Support definition, coordination, and control of functional and physical interfaces between propulsion system components
Design propulsion components to meet subsystem design and performance criteria
Develop technical rationale for component design and development decisions
Support propulsion component qualification certification testing
Lead or support engineers and technicians during refurbishment, integration, and test, launch, and recovery operations
Evaluate fielded components for continued reliability and airworthiness
Identify and manage propulsion risks, issues, and opportunities; develop mitigation and capture plans; estimate cost and schedule impacts; update risk tracking systems; communicate with the propulsion RIO Control Board
Develop and maintain Supplier Statement of Work for vehicle component development
Ensure technical, customer, and regulatory requirements are met
Support program and supplier management with material procurement plans
Conduct component failure investigations and non-conformance closures through Material Review Board and other boards
Coordinate with Boeing SMEs and Integrated Product Team members to resolve component issues
Host technical interchange meetings and component reviews, including SRR, PDR/CDR, acceptance, TRR, and PRR
Review supplier data requirement list items and engineering drawings for design and requirement compliance
Coordinate work scope with other engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Senior, Level 4: Typically, 9 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
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
Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance; an interim and/or final clearance post-start is required
U.S. Citizenship required for the U.S. Government security clearance
Must satisfy Boeing's Conflict of Interest assessment process
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements and qualify as a “U.S. Person”
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a NASA safety-sensitive position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
100% fully onsite at the Kennedy Space Center
9/80 schedule rotation with every other Friday off
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Basic relocation for eligible internal candidates