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Experienced or Senior Design Engineer – Hydraulics and/or Landing Gear systems

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2025468239 Category Engineering - Flight Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 20, 2025
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Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an Experienced or Senior Engineer specializing in “Hydraulic systems” or “Landing Gear, Wheels, Tire, Brake systems” to join our Out-of-Production (OoP) Mechanical (Mech) Systems Design Engineering (DE) team based in Seal Beach, CA.

This role is integral to our commitment to safety and compliance with FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of design principles, aircraft performance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that our aircraft meet the highest safety standards.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects.
  • Supports to BCA Production, BGS Modifications, BGS Boeing Converted Freighter program and Engineering changes for OoP aircraft.
  • Supports BGS Spares (ELRs, SDTs and Interchangeabilities) .
  • Provides design solutions to the Service Engineering team for BCS and other fleet issues with design solutions.

General Tasks:

  • Performs new detail design, as well as participate in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues. Support the development and documentation of Airplane, Hydraulic Systems or Landing Gear, Wheels, Tire and Brake systems, linear actuators, servo valves, rotary actuators and the thermal environment requirements to establish the system design.
  • Works to ensure world-class Mechanical Systems by collaborating with other organizations such as Aerodynamics Performance and Stability & Control, Flight controls, Structures, Flight Deck Crew Operations, Pilots, Electrical Systems, Systems Stress, Customer Services & Airline Customers, Factory and Flight Line Operations, Supplier Management, Airplane Safety and many others.
  • Requirements definition, conducting various types of analysis, use of CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA, and math modeling with tools such as Simulink and EASY5.
  • Conducts or participate in design reviews as a SMEs, formulates path forward with findings and prepares technical presentations for executive review boards of potential safety items
  • Engages in supplier coordination, define verification methods such as component, system-level and airplane-level testing, and participate in that testing.
  • Participates in activities related to certification of Boeing products with regulatory agencies.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering or engineering technology.
  • 2+ years’ experience using CATIA v5 and ENOVIA.
  • 2+ years’ experience with Boeing commercial aircraft
  • Practical experience and knowledge Hydraulic Systems, Flight Controls, Actuation and/or Controls

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • Strong collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions.
  • Experience reviewing/approving Service Bulletins.
  • Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.

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:

  • Experienced (Level 3): $102,000 - $138,000
  • Senior (Level 4): $124,100 - $167,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 05, 2025


Export Control Requirements: If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person“ (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person not 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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