Senior Payloads Design Engineer

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.

We are seeking Senior Payloads Design Engineers 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.

Payloads is 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

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

Position Responsibilities :

Leads the development, integration and documentation of interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.

Performs or oversees approval of analyses and test / inspection results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

Leads teams on managing supplier performance, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.

Leads the development of 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.

Lead teams to develop, maintain and modify structural and interior payload system and component design, 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

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

5+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and / or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience

Experience leading a cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

9+ 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.)

Strong 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

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 Senior (Level 4) : $129,200 – $174,800

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.