Design Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Design Engineer to serve as a Structural and Payload Design Engineer for our team in El Segundo, CA to focus on antenna structures.
Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Develop, maintain, and modify basic structural and interior payload system and component designs using 3-D CAD tools (such as Creo Parametric) and other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Manage supplier development and test and production activities. Coordination with suppliers to optimize design and achieve program goals.
• Develop new design and analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.

This position is expected to be fully onsite in El Segundo, CA.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability, after starting in the role, to get a TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Years of related experience: 3+ for level 3, 5+ for level 4.
• Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Experience in Space Hardware environments, such as satellites.
• Experience with structural engineering, payload engineering, or systems engineering.
• Experience with composite materials and processes, such as honeycomb sandwich panels, carbon fiber layups, graphite layups.
• If not already within commuting distance of El Segundo, CA, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Antenna Structures or Antenna Systems experience.
• Composite experience.
• RF Components experience.
• Satellite experience.
• Experience working with manufacturing methods, fabrications, or assembly processes.

Typical Education & Experience:
Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Shift:
Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated ad hoc support outside of typical business hours.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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:
Level 3: $111,350 - $150,650
Level 4: $135,150 - $182,850
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 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. Top Secret/SCI 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.