Propulsion Engineering Manager

Company: BoeingTitle: Propulsion Engineer Duration: 6 monthsLocation: 100% Onsite Monday-Friday in EverettShift: 7am-3:30pmStart date: 7/24/2026Pay rate: $90/hr- $200/hr Must Haves:• 10+ years of experience leading complex projects• Experience with development programs• Experience with installations analysis• Experience with FAA or EASA certification processes• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Self-motivated and able to lead in a highly dynamic, often ambiguous, team-oriented environment• Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks across a team in support of key milestones• Professional representation of the company in interactions with the engine company and regulatory authorities• DAE experience preferred Responsibilities:• Perform installations analysis within the propulsion engineering team.• Support the continued development, qualification, and certification of the 767, 777, and VC-25B program in areas such as fire safety, component cooling, fuel heating, oil cooling, and engine starting.• Lead requirements definition, validation, and verification activities in support of FAA and EASA airworthiness certification.• Generate certification data to support certification requirements.• Serve as an SME/peer reviewer and approve technical materials, documents, and presentations produced by the Installations Analysis team.• Draft, review, and approve test plans for component-and engine/airplane-level testing used to demonstrate compliance.• Coordinate with GE, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and other stakeholders.• Own milestone tracking and schedule development.• Provide project status reports and updates to IPT leadership. Team OverviewTeam is focused on engine installations and analysisSupports multiple programs, primarily 767 and 777 sustaining effortsOrganized across separate program-aligned teams Role of the EngineerEngineers must have a strong mechanical understanding of how jet engines operateResponsible for ensuring proper integration of the engine with the airframeEvaluate changes and determine impact to certification and safety compliance Engine OEM Engine OEMs (GE, Rolls-Royce): Design, build, and certify engines to FAA Part 33 regulationsResponsible for integrating the engine onto the aircraft under FAA Part 25 regulationsEnsures engine-airframe compatibility and overall aircraft safety Change & Failure Evaluation ProcessWhen the engine OEM makes a change (e.g., component update): Boeing evaluates whether the change is minor or requires additional certificationIf a failure occurs: Boeing partners with the engine OEM to assess the failure modeConducts a Part 25 safety assessment to ensure continued airworthiness and compliance Key Skillsets / Leadership ExpectationsStrong background in: Safety risk analysisRegulatory understanding (Part 25 & Part 33)Engine systems and turbomachineryLeadership responsibilities: Leading and developing a team of less-experienced engineersDriving long-term strategy discussions for program supportActing as a technical lead across multiple engine programs Experience ProfileTargeting 10+ years of experience (preferably more senior)Example profile: Prior experience in aviationDeep exposure to engine systems and certification processes Engineering Focus Areas (Engine Installation & Analysis)Key technical domains include:Engine fire safetyComponent coolingRotor burst analysisFuel and oil heatingUnpressurized compartment fire safety Design PracticesEach functional group has documented design practices (developed ~5 years ago)Provides standardized guidance for: Engine installation requirementsAnalysis methodologiesSafety and compliance expectations