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Structural Design Manager (K Level)

Huntington Beach, California Job ID JR2026507126 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 30, 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.

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 Company is looking for aStructural Design K-Level Manager  to join the Advanced Structural Concepts team in Huntington Beach CA.

This role requires engineering knowledge of vehicle design and integration. composite material design and production, structural arrangement and optimization, and experience with design requirements and objectives across the product life cycle phases. This role also includes design oversight for high temperature and cryogenic structures, structures that experience steep thermal gradients and/or large thermal transients with dissimilar materials with varying CTEs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages Design Team in the development, integration, and transition of advanced structural concepts and technology for commercial aircraft, military aircraft, rotorcraft, space vehicles, UAVs, and advanced vehicle prototypes.
  • Responsible for the management, execution, and growth of contracted and internally funded research and development projects. Oversees planning and execution of project schedules, finances, and deliverables.
  • Develops, maintains, and grows relationships with peers, direct reports, stakeholders, government organizations, industry partners, and universities.
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees. Leads process improvements and sets operational goals
  • Collaborate with other organizations, such as Business Development, Contracts, Finance, Supplier Management, and Human Resources

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

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

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with designing for performance, cost, producibility.
  • Experience in shaping, proposing, and capturing CRAD and Global Technology opportunities. Experience in developing internal research projects.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and execution skills
  • Experience with team building, developing and motivating teammates

Travel:

Up to 25% of time

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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: $147,050 - $198,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 15, 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.

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. Secret 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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  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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