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Structures and Payload Design Engineer (Payload Systems Design)

Salary

$85,000 - $115,000 per year

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Description

The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking experienced Design Engineers for a number of different positions in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The Payloads organization is responsible for designing and developing the interior of the airplane, cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety.

As a Structures and Payload Design Engineer, you will assist in developing, integrating, and documenting structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in the development of new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the development effort
  • Supporting the management of supplier performance, test and production activities, and coordinating with suppliers to optimize the design and achieve program goals
  • Assisting in the performance of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
  • Developing, maintaining, and modifying interior payload system and component designs using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences) and 2+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity
  • 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
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team
  • Demonstrated 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

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 per year.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • FAA Title 14 Part 25
  • EASA
  • Aerospace Interiors
  • Materials and Properties
  • Design Criteria
  • Release Processes
  • Cross-Functional Team
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
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