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Senior Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Seats Integration Team)

Everett, Washington; Renton, Washington Job ID JR2026498386 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 04, 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.

BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) is looking for a Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Level 4 & Level 5) as Deputy Airplane Leader to join and support the Seats Integration Team (SIT) in Everett or Renton, WA. In this position you will lead cross-functional, teaming activities across

disciplines and product support elements.

Projects range from, but are not limited to the following areas Project Management, Boeing Problem Solving Model, Analytics, Communication/Media, Onboarding, Training and Development, Practice Space, Safety Management System, and Knowledge Management.

This position requires integration across the engineering disciplines as well as significant integration with Seat suppliers, Airlines, Regulatory agencies, BGS, and BCA.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team early in its lifecycle and set the course.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Performs project engineering for a variety seat projects and supplier actions, act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the organization in the areas of seat design, certification, and installation

  • Communicates project status to various Boeing teams (ie. program executive leadership, program Project Integration Managers (PIMs),  Supply Chain leadership, factory, and flight line operations) and seat suppliers and airline customers

  • Provides Engineering leadership to a Seats Integration team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal payloads, wire design, wire installation, seats electrical, stress, certification, flammability, and software and external resources which may include seat suppliers & sub-suppliers, regulatory agencies, and our airline customers

  • Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules

  • Leads project execution to complete engineering work statement

  • Identifies and reports project technical performance metrics to seats leadership, engineering leadership, and program leadership. Works with executives to implement improvements

  • Performs technical Integration of multiple engineering disciplines on highly complex projects

  • Plans, identifies, and coordinates engineering resources required over the life of the project or program

  • Identifies program level seat risk and works with the program to implement risk mitigation strategies

  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned

  • Provides integration leadership for the implementation and execution of seat projects

  • Provides seat program status and guidance to Boeing Executives, Supplier Leadership and airline customers

  • Works under consultative direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

  • 9+ years of experience working with or equivalent industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 14+ years of experience working with or equivalent industry experience

  • Knowledge of payloads engineering releases and configuration management processes

  • Ability to travel (10-20 percent) International and Domestic

  • Experience in implementing and sustaining project management best practices

  • Possess strong attention to detail and effective collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal, within the team and externally

  • Experience in Certification Plan Authoring

  • Experience in CATIA, ENOVIA, IVT, DCCS, and REDARS

  • Experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and EASA equivalent

  • Experience in reviewing technical documents

  • FAA DER Interior Arrangements

Conflict of Interest:

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

Union:

This is a union represented 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 for Senior (level 4 ): $143,100 - $174,900

Summary pay range for Senior (level 5): $175,500 - $214,500


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 16, 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.

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