Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Lead Propulsion Controls Engineer to join the Flight Science team in the St. Louis, MO area.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform engine controls integration and verification.

• Work with engine companies, vehicle management system, mission systems, systems engineering, and propulsion personnel to assure engine electronic controls are properly integrated, checked out in systems integration labs, and validated with aircraft software for flight suitability.

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform the majority of work onsite at the listed location.

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• 7+ years of experience in an engineering discipline

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Secret Clearance

• Engine operation and control modes familiarity along with failure modes and effects and reversionary mode handling basic knowledge

• Experience with engine performance simulation and installations as well as transient models

• Strong computer skills for operating in computer simulation and hardware-in-loop lab environments.

• Familiarity with problem reporting, tracking, and resolution software.

• Familiarity with digital communications and message protocols, analog sensors and signal processing

• Automation of verification tasking to improve accuracy and speed of software validation.

• General propulsion system integration and airworthiness process support knowledge

• Strong communicator with ability to work effectively with multiple teams in a fast paced environment.

• Attention to detail and precision

Typical Education/Experience:

Typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Relocation: 

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. 

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

Eligible for 3ERP

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.