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Design Engineer, Entry Level

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California Job ID JR2026519473 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 28, 2026 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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks Design Engineers – Entry Level  to serve as Structural and Payload Design Engineers for our team in El Segundo, California.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support the development, maintenance, interpretation, and modification of basic structural, payload, or Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) component designs using 3-D CAD tools such as Creo Parametric to help create product definition for engineering, production, suppliers, and customers throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) fundamentals in accordance with ASME Y14.5M standards.

  • Assist in validating and verifying that systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

  • Support supplier development, test, and production activities through coordination with internal teams and suppliers as directed.

  • Contribute to the development of design and analysis processes, tools, and methods that improve efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.

  • Stay informed about emerging technologies and assist in evaluating concepts for future product designs.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret requirements, define interfaces, and support integrated assembly design efforts using design layouts and engineering documentation.

  • Provide support during fabrication, integration, and test of structural products at supplier and in-house facilities.

  • Assist in developing equipment and tooling concepts and design solutions for the production system.

  • Participate in evaluating emerging technologies and concepts for vehicle integration and testing to support project requirements.

  • Help ensure designs consider safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomics, and regulatory requirements.

  • Support the development and documentation of vehicle tooling and equipment integration workflows based on design requirements to improve productivity during vehicle integration.


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

** This worksite participates in Boeing’s 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.**

This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI - Final Post-Start

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

  • Ability, after starting in the role, to get a TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

  • Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, such as through coursework, academic projects, internships, or hands-on engineering activities.

  • Exposure to space hardware environments, such as satellites, through academic projects, internships, research, or related work experience.

  • Exposure to structural engineering, payload engineering, or systems engineering concepts through coursework, projects, internships, or related experience.

  • Familiarity with composite materials and processes, such as honeycomb sandwich panels, carbon fiber layups, or graphite layups, through academic or internship experience.


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Exposure to antenna structures or antenna systems through coursework, academic projects, internships, or related experience.

  • Familiarity with composite materials and processes through academic, internship, or project work.

  • Exposure to RF components through coursework, laboratory work, or related engineering experience.

  • Exposure to satellite or spacecraft-related systems through academic projects, internships, research, or related experience.

  • Familiarity with manufacturing methods, fabrication processes, or assembly practices through hands-on academic, internship, or co-op experience.

  • Exposure to spacecraft platform or bus structures (S/C Bus) through coursework, projects, or internship experience.

  • Exposure to GSE/tooling concepts through academic projects, internships, or related engineering work.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay and 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: $ 76,500 – $ 103,500


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 01, 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.

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.

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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