Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for a Thermal Development Lab (TDL) Operations Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

This position is an engineer responsible for safe operation of a test facility (TDL) that includes pumps, compressors, valves, instrumentation, and other equipment with multiple process flows operating at a wide range of temperatures and pressures. Multiple positions are needed to support 24 hours/day, 7 days/week operations.

Position Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include leak checking of cryogenic and other systems.

Coordinates with personnel requesting test services to plan and execute testing

Directs technicians and other personnel to ensure proper execution of the planned shift activities

Develops modifications to the planned shift activities and schedule as necessary to accommodate unforeseen situations

Develops and executes troubleshooting plans in response to anomalies

Develops, creates, and maintains documentation that supports both internal and external regulatory requirements including EHS

Develops operating and maintenance procedures

Prepares shift documentation and coordinate with incoming shift to effect smooth shift turnover

Performs surveillance on equipment via walk-arounds

Operates valves and moves lightweight supplies and equipment

Works under minimal direction

Good “Attention to Detail” and organization skills

Good communication skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse audience

Basic capability with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Directs and coordinates all facility activities during the shift to ensure safe and efficient operations and maintenance

Controls and monitors facility equipment and data to execute the operating plan and to identify anomalies

Analyze facility performance and develop recommendations for improved performance

Directs and coordinates outside vendors and personnel from other Boeing groups for shift activities supporting facility operation and maintenance

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

Experience performing helium leak testing using mass spectrometers

Experience supporting the operation and maintenance of facility equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, instrumentation, and heat exchangers

Experience developing, troubleshooting procedures, diagnose and troubleshoot equipment technical issues

Experience with fluid flow/pressure drop principals, rotating machinery, and thermodynamics principals

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

2 or more years of experience performing helium leak testing on cryogenic systems

2 or more years of experience as a lead or supervisor responsible for operation and/or maintenance in a facility with pumps, compressors, valves, and instrumentation.

2 or more years of experience operating with cryogenic systems

Outstanding communication skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse audience

Proficient capability with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Adjudicated Counter Intelligence scope polygraph completed within the last 5 years

A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program is desired.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 a rotational shift to support 24 hours/day, 7 days/week operations

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $85,850 – $116,150

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3):  $102,000 – $138,000

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4):  $121,550 – $164,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 17, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift

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.