Structures and Payload Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Structures and Payload Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) at BOEING summary : The Structures and Payload Design Engineer at Boeing is responsible for developing, integrating, and validating structural and interior payload systems, primarily focusing on passenger seat installation and certification within commercial aircraft. The role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including suppliers, regulatory agencies, and airline customers, to ensure compliance with safety and design standards. Candidates must have an engineering background, experience with relevant design tools, and the ability to travel internationally and domestically. 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. The Payloads Organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft is seeking Structures and Payload Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) in Everett or Renton , WA to support our Seats Integration Team (SIT). The Interiors of the airplane, along with the cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We are how our airline customers fulfill their mission and represent their brand and shape how the public experiences flight. Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds. Seat Engineers are responsible for managing the installation, integration, and certification of multiple development passenger seat programs into our Boeing aircrafts by overseeing supplier seat designs to ensure all customer, regulatory, and Boeing requirements are met. To be successful requires extensive coordination with Customer Engineering, Payload Configuration, Supplier Management, Seat Suppliers, Airline Customers, numerous interfacing program commodity teams, regulatory administration, FAA, and factory personnel. In addition, a strong engineering foundation is needed to review and approve supplier technical data, understand certification test requirements, prepare engineering releases to support seat and systems installations, author and release compliance summary reports. A successful candidate must be able to represent the company professionally in demanding environments. Airline Customers and Seat Suppliers are located around the globe, requiring flexibility to support meeting at any time, as well the need for travel, domestically and internationally. Payloads (Seats) are seeking candidates with experience in any of the following areas : Engineering support and project leadership within a production system Direct engagement working with / for aerospace suppliers or airlines Validating / demonstrating compliance to regulatory requirements Working with regulators Design for manufacturing Position Responsibilities : Develops, integrates and documents structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design. Develops, maintains and modifies 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, integrates analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Develops new design / analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under general direction. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) : Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience working with or equivalent industry experience Knowledge of payloads engineering releases and configuration management processes Ability to travel (10-20 percent) International and Domestic Possess strong attention to detail and effective collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal, within the team and externally. Experience in CATIA, ENOVIA, IVT, DCCS, and REDARS Experience in reviewing technical documents Relocation : Relocation assistance is available for this 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 are met as outlined in our policies. Shift Work Statement : This position is 1st shift Union : This is a union represented position Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range for Associate (level 2 ) : $89,250 - $120,750 Summary pay range for Mid Level (level 3) : $105,400 - $142,600 Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 12, 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. Keywords : structures engineer, payload design, aerospace engineering, CAD design, payload integration, seat certification, Boeing engineering, FAA compliance, supplier management, aerospace manufacturing