Thermal Development Lab Operations Engineer Associate, Mid Level or Senior Featured

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. This position is needed to support 24 hours/day, 7 days/week operations. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include leak checking of cryogenic and other systems.

• Additional responsibilities include operation and/or maintenance of pumps, compressors, valves, and instrumentation for various systems including gases, chilled water, and cryogenics

• 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 nominally first shift.  However, shift changes may be required at times to support business needs.

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 Sept. 25, 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

Bachelors 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/SCI 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 1st 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.