Experienced Lo Propulsion Integration Engineer

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Berkeley, MO

Experienced LO Propulsion Integration Engineer for advanced stealth aircraft programs at Boeing, focusing on integrating propulsion systems while meeting stringent signature, thermal, and structural requirements. Requires deep technical expertise in propulsion integration, LO design, and systems engineering.

What you'd actually do

  1. LO propulsion integration activities for advanced platforms across concept, design, test, and qualification phases
  2. Develop and validate propulsion system LO architectures that meet performance, LO signature, and thermal management requirements
  3. Conduct trade studies, signature modeling, and sensitivity analyses for inlet, nozzle, and exhaust treatments
  4. Interface with aerodynamicists, structures, materials, thermal management, and signature engineering teams to ensure cohesive design solutions
  5. Define requirements, perform risk assessments, and establish verification/validation plans for propulsion integration items

Skills

Required

  • Propulsion integration
  • Low Observable (LO) design principles
  • Systems engineering
  • Stealth aircraft programs
  • Radar cross-section (RCS) control
  • IR signature management
  • Inlet/nozzle design
  • Exhaust suppression/infrared reduction techniques
  • Internal/external flow path management
  • LO propulsion/airframe integration analyses
  • Signature modeling
  • Thermal analysis
  • Technical specifications
  • Interface requirements
  • Verification plans

Nice to have

  • Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO)
  • Integrated signatures analysis tools
  • Materials for LO applications
  • Manufacturing/assembly constraints
  • Propulsion integration and systems engineering
  • LO signature control (RCS and IR)
  • Signature modeling/data reduction software
  • Test planning
  • Flight test support
  • Requirements development
  • ICD creation
  • Special Access experience
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Engineering rigor
  • Risk identification and mitigation

What the JD emphasized

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 5+ years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education
  • Demonstrated experience with propulsion integration on low-observable or stealth aircraft programs
  • Strong understanding of LO fundamentals: radar cross-section (RCS) control, IR signature management, and materials/coatings impacts
  • Hands-on experience with inlet/nozzle design, exhaust suppression/infrared reduction techniques, and internal/external flow path management
  • Proficiency with LO propulsion/airframe integration analyses and tools (e.g., CEM, signature modeling, thermal analysis)
  • Experience creating technical specifications, interface requirements, and verification plans