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Struct & Payload Design Experienced Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2025451908 Category Security Clearance Post Date May. 06, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Experienced Structural & Payload Design Engineer located in Huntsville, AL, to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural design and payload integration, with a strong proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, specifically NX. The candidate will also demonstrate expertise in navigating Product Data Management (PDM) systems, including Windchill and TeamCenter. This role requires a solid understanding of creating 2-D drawings from 3-D models and developing comprehensive 3-D Model Based Definition (MBD) files.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain and modify basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle

  • Perform tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

  • Assist with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals

  • Support investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements

  • Design and analyze structural components and payload systems for aerospace applications.

  • Develop and maintain Model Based Definition (MBD) files to support manufacturing and assembly processes

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and compliance with specifications

  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in structural design and engineering practices

  • Work under general supervision

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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

  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience)

  • 3+ years of experience using UG NX8 or above

  • 3+ years of experience with 2D drawing interpretation & review, and/or update/revision experience

  • 2+ years of experience using Windchill (a Product Data Management (PMD) tool)

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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: $91,100 - $121,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 13, 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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.

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