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Associate or Experienced Struct & Payload Design Engr (Payload Systems Design)

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2026503317 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 08, 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.

Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) is seeking Associate or Experienced Payloads Engineers to join our Interiors Responsibility Center South Carolina (IRCSC) team and our 787 Program Interiors team both of which are based in North Charleston, SC.

We are how our airline customers fulfill their mission and represent their brand. Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds and is responsible for everything you see when you fly and a lot that you don’t.

As a team member you will have the opportunity to manage systems associated with interior of the airplane, along with the cargo compartments, exterior markings, and cabin safety. The selected candidate will have a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle: supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through the production and certification processes.

Using your ability to combine the expertise and resources of the Interiors organization to certify and deliver the best products within the industry is the main goal for this role.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.

  • Assists the performance of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

  • Supports the management of supplier performance, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.

  • Assists in the development of new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.

  • Supports the investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.

  • Develops, maintains and modifies payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or STEM degree.

  • 2+ years’ of related work experience in engineering, including design, integration or other relevant experience.

  • 2+ years’ of experience with 3-D modeling (Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SketchUp, Pro-E, 3DX, etc.) or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, design criteria and engineering release processes.

  • 5+ years of experience with 3-D modeling (Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SketchUp, Pro-E, 3DX, etc.) and/or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.

  • Experience working within a cross-functional team.

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

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.

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

Level 2: 85,000-115,000

Level 3: 103,700-140,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 22, 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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