Payloads Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Job Description

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We are seeking Payloads Design Engineers (Associate or Experienced) to join Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) to support the Interiors Team of our 777X Team in Everett, WA.

The Payloads Organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and much of which you don't. 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.

This role is responsible for a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle : supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through the production and certification processes. The selected candidate 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. The successful candidate 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 team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2) and Experienced (Level 3) Payloads Design Engineers.

Payloads is seeking candidates with experience in any of the following areas :

Engineering support within a production system

Direct engagement working with / for aerospace suppliers or airlines

Experience supporting the validation of compliance to regulatory requirements

Working with regulators

Design for manufacturing

Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and / or certification

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 Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

1+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, design criteria and engineering release processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Experience) :

5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and / or EASA equivalent.

Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.

2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and / or program proposals of varying complexity (including : development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and / or issues management, etc.).

Experience working in a cross-functional team.

Demonstrates good problem solving skills and critical thinking.

Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences.

Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development.

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.

Union :

This is a union-represented position.

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 for Associate level (Level 2) : $89,250 - $120,750

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3) : $105,400 - $142,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 08, 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.

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.