APU Service Engineer (Associate or Experienced) (Propulsion Service Engineering)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airlines (BCA) is looking for a Propulsion ServiceEngineering - Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Service Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join our team in Seal Beach, CA.

Propulsion Service Engineering, located in sunny Southern California, is seeking an experienced Auxiliary Power Unit Service Engineer to join our team and make an immediate impact on both urgent (hours to days) and longer-term (weeks to months) fleet support challenges. This position will enable you to support in-service models, ranging from airplanes delivered ~30 years ago to airplanes delivered today depending on the position you are placed in. 

You will be able to combine the deep expertise and resources of the entire Boeing enterprise with the flexibility and fast pace of a smaller company setting.  You will have opportunities to collaborate with people from all over the world to create and deliver innovative solutions to complex technical problems.

You will learn the needs of our airline customer operations, how to develop structurally and functionally acceptable repairs to damaged structure, and will be empowered to develop improvements that enable world class repair and maintenance of our products." Please change to this text for the description. 

Boeing Customer Support operates on a 24/7/365 basis.  Some non-standard shifts (e.g. night time, weekend) are available to interested candidates.  All positions require a willingness to work flexible schedules and shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays if needed to support our fleet in rare situations.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level APU Service Engineers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to customer technical service requests for in service Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

• Identifies and resolves/manages long-term reliability, operational, and maintenance issues

• Prioritizes and develops improvements to fleet maintenance documentation and guidance

• Identifies and develop innovating solutions to drive superior value to Boeing customers and stakeholders

• Coordinates with suppliers, customers, and internal groups to meet customer needs

• Develops material and present in front of a wide variety of stakeholders including Boeing leadership, airline customers, and suppliers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

• 2+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination

• Knowledge of Aircraft Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

• Boeing commercial aircraft design or in service experience

• Knowledge of airplane operating environments

• Ability to work across functional teams and organizations

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong customer service attitude

• Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience

• Desire to continuously improve our airplanes

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 Associate (Level 2): $104,400 - $127,600

Summary pay range Mid-Level (Level 3): $126,900 - $155,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 29, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.