Mid-Level Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Mid-Level Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer to join our Propulsion 787 Program Engineering team in North Charleston, SC.

The Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer will have significant involvement in both engineering design/integration and hands-on factory and delivery support activities for 787 aircraft coming through the Charleston final assembly and delivery centers. In joining us you will be part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies. Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth.

At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination.

If this vision and mission responsibility resonates with you, apply and join our Boeing South Carolina team of Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineers today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead integration of propulsion/fuels changes with other airplane systems and develop design solutions to support product improvements.

• Maintain Boeing design oversight for supplier‑provided fuel system components and review/approve supplier drawings, engineering change proposals, and configuration updates.

• Engage suppliers to define, plan, and execute qualification testing and to manage supplier‑initiated design modifications.

• Manage Boeing Specification Control Document (SCD) requirements, including revisions and new SCD development as needed.

• Provide on‑site factory and delivery support in North Charleston, troubleshooting fuel system issues on the production line, supporting production holds, pre‑delivery inspections, and delivery acceptance activities.

• Investigate 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.

• Coordinate, develop, and publish test plans, procedures, and reports; perform analysis using test, certification, and production data to support timely dispositions.

• Support safety, compliance, and airworthiness investigations and create/update system safety analyses and airworthiness limitations for the 787.

• Coordinate across internal partners (EME, RM&T, ASE, Structures/Stress, Flight Test, Service Engineering, Production, Ground Ops, Regulatory Administration, etc.) to meet project goals and aircraft delivery milestones.

• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and opportunities to Propulsion and Program leadership and represent Boeing professionally with suppliers, delivery teams, and external partners.

• Able to work under general supervision and self-direct work based on needs of customers, product, and stakeholders.

• Strong technical skills and demonstrated ability to understand complex problems.

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

• 5+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in Propulsion Engineering

• Knowledge of airplane safety and certification is preferred

• Knowledge of airplane fuels systems and architecture

• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects

• Experience working COSP process is preferred

• Strong project and time management skills;
  Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in support of key milestones and aircraft delivery schedules

• Excellent communication skills;
  Ability to clearly communicate complex scenarios with internal and external Leaders and technical SMEs

• Familiar with ENOVIA, CSDT, REDARS, ETAC, IVX, IVT, CATIA (PDM a plus)

• Familiar with establishing RCCAs / BPSMs / fault trees /…