Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Payload Systems Design)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking Associate Payloads Design Engineers (Level 2) to support the Interiors Team, part of the Payloads Organization, based in Everett, WA.

As a Payloads Design Engineer, you will work across the product lifecycle—supporting customer configuration development, engaging with suppliers, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through production and certification processes. You will collaborate closely with project engineering, production engineering, program and product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement effective engineering solutions. By leveraging the expertise and resources of the interiors organization, you will help certify and deliver industry-leading interiors products.

This position supports the Payload Systems Design Center, which includes multiple commodities : Cargo Systems, Cargo Furnishings, Insulation Systems, Oxygen Systems, Escape Systems, and WW. In the first year (2025–2026), you will join the 777X Insulation Systems Design Engineering team to support production, lead product improvement projects, and develop designs for the 777X. Afterward, opportunities will be available to either remain with the Insulation Systems team or rotate to other Design Engineering teams within Payloads.

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) :

Bachelors degree from an accredited college, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or civil engineering

2+ or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination

Experience with Catia

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

Experience with Enovia

Proven ability to independently develop practical solutions and to manage / prioritize multiple projects in support of key milestones and delivery schedules

Experience with FAA and / or EASA certification processes

Experience authoring production, component, or modification Certification Plans

Relocation :

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift :

For 2026 the schedule is 70% First Shift, and 30% Second Shift on a rotation basis. For 2027 and beyond the position is entirely First Shift.

Union :

This is a union-represented position.

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 ) : $80,750 - $109,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 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.