Associate Struct & Payload Design Engr (Payload Systems Design)

All Aviation Jobs; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking Structures and Payloads Design Engineers (Associate) for the Seats Integration Team in North Charleston, SC. You will support installation and delivery, troubleshoot emergent build issues, and ensure seats are installed, certified, and delivered on schedule to specification.

The role is the technical contact during aircraft installation campaigns, working with factory teams, suppliers, and airline customers to resolve issues affecting schedule, safety or compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials) is required.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent.
• Hands-on installation and delivery support for interiors or seat systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day installation and delivery engineering support during build, outfitting, and final delivery activities.
• Rapid technical troubleshooting and root cause resolution for emergent build issues related to seat installation, interfaces, and systems.
• Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers, production teams, IPTs, and ground operations to minimize schedule impact and ensure compliance.
• Author and release engineering dispositions, field fixes, and installation procedures to support on‑wing and factory fixes.
• Review supplier technical data and installation packages to ensure readiness for factory implementation and delivery acceptance.
• Support aircraft acceptance events with airline customers, validate installation quality, and close out delivery nonconformances.
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation and summary reports tied to delivery milestones and certification requirements.
• Capture lessons learned from emergent issues and drive design or process changes to prevent recurrence.
• Interface with regulatory authorities (including FAA) as needed for dispositioning issues affecting certification or delivery.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team coordination

3‑D CAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Engineering documentation tools

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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA ) is seeking Structures and Payloads Design Engineers (Associate) to join our Seats Integration Team in North Charleston, South Carolina.

This role is focused on installation and delivery support, resolving emergent build issues, and ensuring seats are installed, certified, and delivered on schedule and to specification.

You will be the technical point of contact during aircraft installation and delivery campaigns—working hands‑on with factory teams, suppliers, and airline customers to resolve in‑flightline and emergent build issues that impact schedule, safety, or compliance. Your work directly enables safe handovers of aircraft to customers and drives continuous improvement in installation processes and supplier deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day installation and delivery engineering support during build, outfitting, and final delivery activities
• Rapid technical troubleshooting and root cause resolution for emergent build issues related to seat installation, interfaces, and systems
• Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers, production teams, IPTs, and ground operations to minimize schedule impact and ensure compliance
• Author and release engineering dispositions, field fixes, and installation procedures to support on‑wing and factory fixes
• Review supplier technical data and installation packages to ensure readiness for factory implementation and delivery acceptance
• Support aircraft acceptance events with airline customers, validate installation quality, and close out delivery nonconformances
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation and summary reports tied to delivery milestones and certification requirements
• Capture lessons learned from emergent issues and drive design or process changes to prevent recurrence
• Interface with regulatory authorities (including FAA) as needed for dispositioning issues affecting certification or delivery
• Support IPTs to align priorities, schedule tradeoffs, risk mitigation, and supplier corrective action plans

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands ‑ on installation and delivery support for aircraft interiors or seat systems in a production or final assembly environment
• Rapid troubleshooting and resolution of emergent build or field issues
• Working directly with suppliers, airline customers, and production/factory teams
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and certification implications of installation issues
• Experience authoring engineering dispositions, field fixes, or installation work instructions
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier or customer support
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple delivery issues, and communicate concise technical status to leadership and customers
• Proficiency with 3 ‑ D CAD and common engineering documentation tools preferred

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.

Pay & 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: 85,000-115,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 30, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

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.