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Senior Payload Engineer

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID 00000373616 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Post Date Apr. 09, 2024
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Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Senior Payload Engineer to join our Interiors Responsibility Center South Carolina (IRCSC) team and our 787 Program Interiors team based in North Charleston, SC.

In this role you will lead a team on the development and release of interior components. Your work will include the need to interface with teams in the following fields: project engineering, production engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions. You will be able to combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to engineer the best interiors products within the industry.

Position Responsibilities

  • Develops, integrates and documents structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.

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

  • Provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

  • Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.

  • Leads investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs and innovations to meet projected requirements.

  • Ability to communicate professionally across multiple organizations and/or throughout all levels of leadership.

  • Works under minimal direction.

The selected candidate will be required to perform work onsite.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

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

  • 9+ years of experience with 3D modeling (Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, ENOVIA, SketchUp, Pro-E, Catia, etc.) and/or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in program or project management; experience leading a cross-functional team.

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering.

  • Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

  • Working knowledge of standard business software (MS Office Suite)

  • Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences

  • Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development

  • Ability to meet plan delivery deadlines when assigned

  • Strong understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.

Typical Education/Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience).

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 Work Statement:
This position is First.

Union:
This is a non-union represented position.

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.

Please note that the information shown are based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary:
$112,000 - $147.980

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 28, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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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