Job Description

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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 everything you see when you fly; and a lot that you don’t: The Interior 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. Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds. The selected candidate will have 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. Your work 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. You will be able to combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to certify and deliver the best interiors products within the industry.

Be part of the team that connects rigorous technical design to the future of air travel.

The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking experienced Engineers for several different positions, including:

BFE Monuments
Lighting
Monuments - Lavatories & Galleys
Certification
Configuration
Production Integration - Process/Tools
Livery

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead development of engineering solutions for the Payloads Engineering function in support of current and future commercial airplane products.
Manage development, test, and production activities and direct activities to optimize integration and achieve program goals.
Lead development of engineering solutions for airline customer in-service reliability and/or safety issues.
Train, coach, and mentor Payloads and Structures engineers.
Validating/demonstrating compliance to regulatory requirements
Working with regulators
Design for manufacturing
Assignment of final responsibility could be in any one of the following Interiors organizations listed above. Final determination will be based on best fit and alignment of experience.

Work Authorization Statement:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the North Charleston, SC location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
14+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.
1+ year of experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Strong understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
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.)
Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and critical thinking
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Adaptable in a dynamic work environment
Experience leading a cross-functional team.
Excellent communication skill, both written and oral. Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences

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 is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay Range Summary:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $154,700 - $209,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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.

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