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Entry-Level Illustrated Parts Catalog Data Author

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2026498373 Category Engineering 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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Illustrated Parts Catalog Data Author to join our team at our Seal Beach, California location.

Position Overview:

In this role, you will help create and maintain the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), an important reference guide used by airlines alongside the Aircraft Maintenance Manual to identify and illustrate parts needed for airlines to operate and maintain their aircraft. The IPC Data Author identifies the part numbers for each replaceable and maintainable part on the aircraft while also updating suitable substitution or interchangeable parts for spare parts procurement. This role is crucial for making sure that all parts information is accurate and up to date, which helps to keep our customers’ aircraft safe and operational. In this role, you will research engineering source data found in various Boeing systems, think critically to analyze this information, and compile the material for data entry. This position provides a great opportunity to learn more about aircraft, as you will oversee the steps involved in assembling and disassembling specific sections of the airplane. You will work in an office environment alongside a dedicated team of professionals.This is an entry-level position with opportunities for career growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Interpret engineering drawings, assembly design changes, and bill of materials to enter aircraft data using proprietary authoring software
  • Convert complex technical information from proprietary programs and applications to update and maintain the IPC to reflect line replaceable parts and correct sequencing of disassembly
  • Verify technical data for accuracy to ensure the highest product quality for each customer
  • Follow established practices to review and organize engineering data as it pertains to parts, ensuring it meets necessary standards.
  • Incorporate customer requests into the product catalog within the designated timeframe by effectively collaborating with your team and other relevant departments
  • Meet deadlines and manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Seal Beach, California location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Associate’s degree in a technical field or 2+ years’ related work experience
  • Experience with research, analysis and data entry
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • Experience in technical writing in engineering or related fields
  • Experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D software
  • Proficient ability to interpret engineering drawings and blueprints (2D and 3D)
  • Familiar with SQL, Python, MS Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet
  • Strong customer service skills with great verbal and written communication abilities
  • Curiosity and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, with the ability to visualize how objects fit together

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.

Union:

This is not a union-represented position.

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:

$42,500 - $57,500


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 14, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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