Lead Propulsion Controls Engineer

Lead Propulsion Controls Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a talented Lead Propulsion Controls Engineer (level 4) to join our dynamic Propulsion Systems Engineering team in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Everett, Renton, or Tukwila, WA. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and analyzing our propulsion systems, engaging in various aspects of development, integration, and qualification projects.

Position Overview:

Our engineering team is dedicated to designing, constructing, certifying, delivering, and maintaining exceptional products and services that prioritize safety, quality, and value for our esteemed airline customers. We are driven by a strong commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and technical excellence, all aimed at ensuring the success of Boeing, our products, and our customers.

If your professional engineering interests lie in Propulsion Systems Integration, auxiliary power systems, vehicle fuel and tank systems, controls, or flight sciences, we offer numerous opportunities for you to expand your knowledge, advance your career, and make meaningful contributions.

This requisition specifically targets engineers who possess the necessary skills and relevant experience to thrive within our Propulsion Organization. Senior (Level 4) applicants should be able to demonstrate significant technical depth and process knowledge in one or more areas, along with the ability to lead a team of engineers toward a common goal. Successful candidates will be integrated into the organization and placed in suitable positions within the Propulsion team based on their unique skills, strengths, capabilities, and interests. Join us in shaping the future of aviation!

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Requirements development and validation/verification activities between the airframe and the engine control system, interfacing with the engine manufacturer.

• Supports airplane functional integration activities and interface management between the airframe and the propulsion control system.

• Leads architectural and configuration concepts and trade studies for system optimization and to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

• Defines lab and flight test planning and testing, as well as component qualification and lightning/HIRF/EMI qualification testing.

• Supports system architecture modelling as well as control system simulation development.

• Leads the development and approvals of certification plans and deliverables such as a system description document or system safety assessment, including the development of functional hazard assessments, failure modes and effects analysis, and numerical probabilistic analyses such as fault trees or Markov analysis.

• Leads discussions with the regulatory agencies (FAA, EASA, etc) to resolve significant technical and certification compliance challenges.

• Leads system checkout and problem resolution for production airplane build and test for delivery to the airline customers, as well as in-service technical support and resolution to field problems.

• Leads development of concepts for future propulsion systems to meet anticipated requirements.

• Advise, assist, mentor, and lead a team of engineers on the above responsibilities.

• Works under minimal direction.

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Everett, WA or alternate locations in Puget Sound based on assigned program or responsibility.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

• 9 or more years' related professional engineering work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education, advanced degree, and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Professional experience in a lead engineering role with responsibility for project planning, completion of deliverables, stakeholder feedback, application of engineering standards and best practices, team coordination, status and reporting, project documentation, and overall adherence to engineering quality assurance and safety standards.

• Experience working with junior engineers, providing delegation of responsibility, oversight and review or work, training and