Propulsion Engineer; Mid-Level, Senior

Job Description

Join Boeing as a Propulsion Engineer (Mid-Level, Senior) in the Energy and Propulsion team based in St. Louis, MO. Boeing leads innovation in aerospace, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment and offering extensive professional growth opportunities.

• Defines, coordinates and controls the functional and physical interfaces between propulsion system and vehicle.
• Configures or designs propulsion subsystems and components to meet vehicle design and performance specifications.
• Contributes to or leads testing, analysis, modeling, and simulation activities for system performance validation.
• Develops concepts for future propulsion systems to meet anticipated requirements.
• Supports development of specifications and architectural concepts for associated vehicle systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Manages propulsion vendor coordination.
• Works independently under direction of Subject Matter Experts.
• Mentors early career engineers.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• At least 3 years of experience applying knowledge of internal and external flow characteristics for inlets, nozzles, and engine operation, with capability to perform propulsion system analysis tasks.

• Ability to obtain additional accesses/clearances post-hire.
• 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• Understanding of interactions between propulsion, aerodynamics, and flight controls within a collaborative flight sciences engineering team.
• Foundational knowledge of gas turbine engine operation and thermodynamics.
• Experience with real‑world component and hardware integration.
• Experience with thermodynamic cycle modeling tools and methods.

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Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW). Post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Typical pay ranges:
Mid‑Level $112,200 – $151,800;
Senior $136,850 – $185,150. Applications accepted until Jan. 07, 2026.

Position must meet U.S. export control compliance. A “U.S. Person” (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) is required.

Requires active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Past 24‑month clearance is considered active.

Employer will not sponsor employment visas.

1st shift

Position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics as defined by law.