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Structural & Payload Design Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026495882 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 11, 2026
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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) organization is seeking a 777X Structural & Payload Design Engineer to join the 777X Structural Design team in Berkeley, MO. The 777X program is transitioning to full rate production and is focused on improving the design of wing components to enhance producibility.

As a Structural & Payload Design Engineer, you will develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system design. You will create and modify structural and interior payload system and component designs using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and other design methods, providing product definition to engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. This position will be 100% onsite in Berkeley, MO.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and modify structural and interior payload system and component designs.
  • Perform and integrate analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
  • Manage supplier development, test, and production activities; coordinate with suppliers to optimize design and achieve program goals.
  • Develop new design/analysis processes and tools to improve development effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
  • Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements
  • Correct defects in fabrication and assembly processes by implementing design changes.
  • Identify and own implementation of cost and weight savings opportunities.
  • Coordinate with other engineering groups throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Support in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
  • 5+ years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree, or relevant experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Commercial airplane design experience using CATIA and ENOVIA.
  • Experience with composites and assembly.
  • Lineside support experience.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation.

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 1st shift. Occasional alternative shifts as needed.

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: $103,700-$140,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 21, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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.

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