Development Engineering

Boom is developing the Symphony supersonic engine, which powers the Overture supersonic airliner and the Superpower natural gas turbine for AI. Overture will fly at twice the speed of today’s subsonic jets over water and 50% faster over land with Boomless Cruise. As a Forward Deployed Manufacturing Engineer focused on metallic fabrication, you’ll be the technical bridge between Boom and our manufacturing partners — ensuring aerospace‑grade quality, on‑time delivery, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. You’ll blend hands‑on problem solving with high‑level coordination, turning challenges into sustained performance gains. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supplier collaboration — and want to help shape the most advanced metallic supply chain in commercial aviation — this is your seat.

Execute detailed supplier engagement plans to ensure on‑time delivery of metallic castings, forgings, machined parts, assemblies, and hardware — spanning high‑temperature alloys such as Inconel 625, Inconel 718, and similar nickel‑based superalloys — to support Boom’s development and production programs.

Work both independently and as a key team member to prepare, execute, and evaluate plans for solving manufacturing problems and planning improvements within the supply chain.

Develop and refine production methods and procedures related to tooling, layout, production flow, assembly techniques, and metal‑forming, machining, and joining processes.

Provide technical mentoring to suppliers and Boom teammates, helping elevate problem‑solving skills across the organization.

Build deep, trust‑based relationships with manufacturing suppliers and sub‑tiers — serving as their on‑site technical partner to drive build readiness, resolve issues at the source, and embed standardized root‑cause and corrective‑action practices that deliver sustained performance improvements.

Willing to travel up to 50% with short notice to respond to issues immediately.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Past job experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or similar in an Aerospace, Automotive, Robotics or similar "hardtech" industries

Proven ability to lead technical projects, interface directly with suppliers, and drive collaborative solutions in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of metallic fabrication and inspection methods — including machining, forming, welding, metrology, GD&T and assembly of aerospace structures.

A track record of creating process improvements that stick.

structures, engine components, or precision machined parts).

Hands‑on approach — comfortable on the factory floor diagnosing issues, verifying corrective actions, and guiding suppliers to the true root cause.

Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems, NADCAP processes, and supplier process qualification.

Certified problem‑solving or lean manufacturing expertise (Six Sigma, Shainin, or equivalent).

Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include long‑term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.