Lighting Design Engineer (Mid-Level) (m/f/d)

Boeing; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 vacation days

Pension plan

Life & disability insurance

Global travel coverage

Learning & development

Job summary

Boeing Deutschland GmbH in Hamburg seeks a Lighting Design Engineer (Mid-Level) to define and deliver interior lighting architectures for aircraft cabins and cargo. You will validate designs via analyses, simulations, and tests, and work across suppliers and engineering teams to ensure safety, certification, and production readiness.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in aerospace interiors lighting, with expertise in optics modeling tools and a strong emphasis on regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (focus in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).
• 5+ years of aerospace interiors, lighting tech, materials properties, design criteria, integration, certification, and release processes.
• Knowledge of optics and lighting system design with optical modeling & simulation tools such as SPEOS, ASAP, or LightTools.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and document aircraft interior lighting system architectures and requirements (general, emergency, scenes, signs).
• Perform analyses, simulations, and tests to validate lighting systems meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Design and integrate interior lighting systems using 3D CAD and optical modeling across the product lifecycle.
• Lead technical coordination with suppliers and cross-functional teams for design maturity, qualification, and production readiness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and assess emerging lighting technologies for future aircraft applications.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Systems Engineering processes

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SPEOS

ASAP

LightTools

Job description

Lighting Design Engineer (Mid-Level) (m/f/d)

Company: Boeing Deutschland GmbH - BDG Join Boeing Commercial Airplanes! We are a global leader in manufacturing commercial jetliners, with over 14,000 aircraft connecting people and economies worldwide. With our strong commitment to safety, quality and sustainability, our planes make air travel accessible to millions. Located in the vibrant city of Hamburg, the “Gateway to the World,” we oversee Cabin and Cargo Engineering across all Boeing programs. Inspired by the magic of flight, our globally collaborative team combines functional design with aesthetic appeal, focusing on accessibility and desirability to exceed our customers' expectations. Our Boeing Commercial Airplanes Team is currently looking for you in Hamburg, Germany as a Lighting Design Engineer (Mid-Level) (m/f/d). Our 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 Lavatories, Galleys, Cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We enable our airline customers to fulfil their mission and represent their brand.

In this role you will:

• Define, develop, and document aircraft interior lighting system architectures and requirements, covering general lighting, emergency lighting, lighting scenes, and passenger information signs


• Perform and approve analyses, simulations, and test activities to validate and verify lighting systems and components meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements


• Design and integrate interior lighting systems and components using 3D CAD, optical modeling and simulation tools, and electrical/mechanical integration methods across the product lifecycle


• Lead technical coordination with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring design maturity, qualification, certification, production readiness, and compliance with Boeing and customer requirements


• Ensure regulatory compliance and technical robustness, addressing regulatory changes (e.g., RoHS restriction on mercury within the EU, Minamata Convention in Japan), managing technical risks, and assessing emerging lighting technologies for future aircraft applications

What we offer you:

• Vacation: Embrace work-life balance with 32 vacation days—because you deserve time to recharge!


• Personal Time Off: Benefit from 2 paid days for emergencies, 2 for your wedding, 1 for moving, and 3 for bereavement – because life happens!


• Pension Plan: Build a secure future with our robust pension plan, featuring 13 monthly payments and flexible contribution options—because your future also matters to us!


• Life & Disability Insurance: Protect your loved ones with 2x your annual salary in life insurance and 1x for total occupational disability—ensuring they’re cared for, no matter what


• Sick Leave Salary Gap Insurance: Rest easy with income protection during sick leave, covering the gap between social security pay and your salary—so you can focus on healing


• Global Travel Coverage & International SOS Assistance: Travel confidently with global insurance for all your business trips, ensuring your safety wherever you go


• Medical Benefits Abroad: Stay protected in medical emergencies, no matter where your business takes you


• Career Advancement Opportunities: Enhance your skills and advance your career through our Learning Together Program, which supports degrees, MBAs, and certifications


• Comprehensive Wellness Support: Access our Employee Assistance & Well-Being programs for a healthier, happier you

For a full list of our benefits in Germany please check our website as these are changing regularly to match market requirements at a local level.

What you bring to the table:

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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


• Experience in leading a cross-functional/integrated product team

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in aerospace interiors, lighting technology, materials properties, design criteria, integration, certification (CS/FAR 25), and release processes acquired by working directly with/for aerospace suppliers, airlines, or regulators


• Knowledge: Knowledge of optics and lighting system design including the use of optical modeling & simulation tools, such as SPEOS, ASAP, or LightTools, as well as photometric & radiometric verification methods and equipment


• Project Management: 5+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including development and execution of schedule milestones, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management)


• Familiarity: With Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles, including experience with electronics manufacturing methods; and with the challenges of addressing component obsolescence and qualifying replacement lighting products for legacy lighting technologies


• Development Assurances: Experience applying Systems Engineering processes for functional architecture definition & decomposition, requirements definition & validation, verification planning, and safety assessments


• Collaboration: You are experienced in leading complex projects including influencing team members and stakeholders (suppliers, customers, solution providers) involved and are willing to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff


• Personality: You are a principled, reliable professional who values integrity, safety and accountability, always striving for the highest standards of quality and ethical conduct. Inclusive and collaborative by nature, you communicate transparently, respect diverse perspectives and take ownership to drive results the right way

• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Not a Shift Worker (Germany)

This site is for current Boeing Subsidiary Employees.

You´ll be part of a small, cross-functional team empowered to move fast, experiment freely, and build ambitious solutions – all while benefiting from the infrastructure, network and mentorship available within a mature enterprise.

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.