Payloads Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Job Description
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The Payloads Organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) is seeking a Payloads Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) tojoin the SoCal Payloads Core team in Long Beach, CA.
The BCA Payloads Core team is responsible for the development, design and integration of interiors products including Cargo Handling systems into new and existing BCA Production/Out of Production aircraft and engages with Customer Support in response to program and customer requirements.
The selected candidate will have a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle: supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, supporting the product through the production and certification processes and assisting with customer product support issues. Your work will include the need to interface with other members of project engineering, production engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions. You will be able to combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to certify and deliver the best interiors products within the industry.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate to Mid-Level Payload Design Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:

• Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design
• Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and 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
• Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals
• Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements
• Works under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience with Payloads/Interior commodities and systems
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to think out-of-the-box, flexibility and openness to new ideas and concepts; speak up within group settings and strong technical presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate and work with cross functional teams
• Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience
• Working knowledge of ETAC, CATIA V5, ENOVIA, PDM, REDARS and IVT is desired
• Working knowledge of Boeing processes including CR/CNs, PRRs, SRPs, COSPs
• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and critical thinking

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.
Total Rewards & 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 Associate (Level 2): $96,300 - $117,700
Summary pay range Mid- level (Level 3): $117,900 - $144,100
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 17, 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
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.