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Experienced Structural and Payload Design Engineer

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2025460661 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 30, 2025
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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 (BCA) is seeking an ExperiencedStructural and Payload Design Engineer (Level 3) to support our Out-of-Production (OoP) Payloads Design Engineering (DE) team based in Seal Beach, California.

The OoP Payloads DE team is responsible for Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP), Safety Related Problem (SRP); As well as Support to BGS Spares, Service Engineering and Production Engineering changes for OoP aircraft.

This role is integral to our commitment to safety and compliance with FAA regulations.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on COSP/SRP projects related to Payloads for OoP aircraft

  • Organizes design reviews with SMEs, formulates path forward with findings and prepares technical presentations for executive review boards of potential safety items

  • Reviews Engineering documents for past design

  • Creates design solutions for SRPs, interfaces with suppliers for development, test and production activities

  • Supports BGS Spares and Service Engineering

  • Develops, maintains and modifies interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle

  • Works under minimal direction

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Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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 commercial aircraft.

  • 5+ years' experience in payload design or related engineering roles within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs.

  • Experience with multiple payloads / interiors commodities and systems (Cabin, Cockpit and Cargo).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience presenting to senior leadership.

  • Strong collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions.

  • Experience with Evacuation Systems and Water/Waste helpful but not mandatory.

  • 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. 

Total Rewards and Pay Transparency:

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: $96,050 - $129,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 14, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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

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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