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Structures & Payloads Design Engineer

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026500197 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 20, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Structures & Payloads Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced, and Expert) to join the Interiors and Payloads Design Engineering team located in Tukwila, Washington. This position reports to the Interiors and Payloads Design Engineering Manager. This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

The Structures & Payloads Design Engineer will develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system design. You will develop, maintain, and modify structural and interior payload system and component designs using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and other design methods to provide product definition to engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system design.
  • Create, maintain, and modify structural and interior payload system and component designs using 3-D CAD tools and other design methods.
  • Perform and integrate analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
  • Manage supplier development, test, and production activities; coordinate with suppliers to optimize design and achieve program goals.
  • Develop new design and analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of development efforts.
  • Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish the product’s environment and ensure integration.
  • Support FAA certification processes, including Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development and approval.
  • Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards to ensure compliance.
  • Utilize Model Based Engineering principles and project management tools and methodologies.

This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
  • 2+ years of related work experience.
  • Experience in structural design process from conceptual layout phase through build to package release.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience for level 3.
  •  9+ years of experience for level 4.
  • Experience with FAA certification processes, including Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development and approval.
  • Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams with internal and external resources and customers.
  • Experience with implementation and maintenance of systems engineering tools, schedules, and metrics (e.g., Earned Value Management, DOORs, CAMEO).
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Experience with Model Based Engineering.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation.

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:
This position is for 1st shift. Occasional alternative shifts as needed.

Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain 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: $90,950 - $123,050

Level 3: $111,35-$150,650

Level 4: $135,150 -$182,850


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 30, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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