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Structures & Payload Design Engineer (Payload Systems Design) - Experienced or Senior

Salary

Experienced Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300… per year

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Description

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

As a Structures & Payload Design Engineer, you will be part of the team responsible for designing and developing the interior of the airplane, including cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety.

Your work will span the product lifecycle, supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through production and certification processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing engineering support and project leadership within a production system
  • Direct engagement with aerospace suppliers or airlines
  • Validating and demonstrating compliance to regulatory requirements
  • Working with regulators
  • Designing for manufacturing
  • Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences)
  • 3+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification

Preferred qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification
  • 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
  • Experience leading a cross-functional team
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and critical thinking

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work

Salary range:

  • Experienced Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300
  • Senior Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • FAA Title 14 Part 25
  • EASA equivalent
  • Aerospace interiors
  • Materials and properties
  • Design criteria
  • Release processes
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
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