Airplane Equipment Installation Design Engineer

Boeing Careers; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing South Carolina is seeking Airplane Equipment Installation Design Engineers at Associate, Experienced or Senior levels to join the Equipment Installation team in North Charleston, SC. You will design and develop electrical equipment installations, including racks, panels and cable routing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering and 2+ years with wire design/harness installation and CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks or NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (focus mechanical, aeronautical or electrical) or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with wire design/wire harness installation or equipment installation.
• 2+ years of experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain basic electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry).
• Develop and maintain cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs; assist with engineering dispositions.
• Follow documented processes to support design and manufacture of electrical commodities.
• Collect data to support statements of work and data gathering of supplier capabilities.
• Review input used in integration design and system architecture.
• Work under general direction.

Skills

Wire design

Wire harness installation

Electrical installation

CAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

ENOVIA

Job description

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.

Boeing South Carolina (BSC) is looking for Airplane Equipment Installation Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Senior) to join our Equipment Installation team in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Position Overview:

Boeing South Carolina is the home of the 787 Dreamliner. Our team designs, builds and delivers the 787 Dreamliner family of airplanes to customers all over the world. The industry-leading technology of the 787 Dreamliner is creating remarkable opportunities for airlines around the world and dramatically improving the air travel experience. We create a better way to fly for the passengers with more comfort and less fatigue like non-other in the air. We call it the Dreamliner effect.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2), Experienced (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) Airplane Equipment Installation Design Engineer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains basic electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas).
• Develops and maintains basic cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs. Assists with engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests).
• Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities.
• Collects data to support the development of statements of work.
• Assists in data gathering of supplier capabilities.
• Reviews functional and physical input used in the development of integrated design and system architecture.
• Individual shall be able to work under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Mechanical , Aeronautical or Electrical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 2+ years of experience with wire design/wire harness installation and/or equipment installation.
• 2+ years of experience working with computer aided design (CAD) such as CATIA, Solidworks, Siemens, NX.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Model-Based Definition (CATIA V5 or higher, Solidworks, Siemens, NX), ENOVIA, and PDM
• Experience using all the Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to quickly adapt to program tools and procedures
• Knowledge and ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.

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

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.

Union statement:

This is a not a union-represented position.

Pay and 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:

• Associate (Level 2): $91,800 - $124,200
• Experienced (Level 3): $112,200 - $151,800
• Senior (level 4): $136,850 - $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 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.