Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in El Segundo, CA seeks Design Engineers to serve as Structural and Payload Design Engineers. You will develop and modify structural and MGSE designs using Creo Parametric to provide engineering definitions across the product lifecycle.

You will apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5M), verify that designs meet requirements, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enable production and test activities while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience using CAD software and interpreting 3-D models.
• Experience in Space Hardware environments such as satellites.
• Strong background in structural, payload, or systems engineering.
• Experience with composite materials and processes (honeycomb, carbon fiber).
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, interpret, and modify basic structural and payload designs using 3-D CAD tools.
• Understand GD&T (ASME Y14.5M) standards and apply them.
• Validate that systems meet requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers to optimize design and achieve program goals.
• Develop new design and analysis processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define interfaces and produce engineering docs.

Skills

CAD software

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Structural engineering

Space hardware

TS/SCI clearance

Composite materials

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

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.

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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks Design Engineers to serve as Structural and Payload Design Engineers for our team in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, interpret, and modify basic structural and payload system, or Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) component designs using 3-D CAD tools (such as Creo Parametric) or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T – ASME Y14.5M) standards.
• Validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Manage supplier development and test and production activities. Coordination with suppliers to optimize design and achieve program goals.
• Develop new design and analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to interpret requirements, define interfaces and develop innovative integrated assembly designs using thorough design layouts to produce engineering definition documents.
• Provide engineering support throughout fabrication, integration, and test of structure products at suppliers and in-house facility.
• Develop complex equipment and tooling concepts and design solutions for the Production System
• Investigate emerging technologies to create concepts for future product designs, vehicle integration, and testing to meet project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, integrate, and document vehicle tooling and equipment integration workflows based on design requirements to enhance productivity during vehicle integration.

This position is expected to be fully onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Ability, after starting in the role, to get a TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Years of related experience: 1+ for level 2, 3+ for level 3, 5+ for level 4.
• Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Experience in Space Hardware environments, such as satellites.
• Experience with structural engineering, payload engineering, or systems engineering.
• Experience with composite materials and processes, such as honeycomb sandwich panels, carbon fiber layups, graphite layups.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Antenna Structures or Antenna Systems experience.
• Composite experience.
• RF Components experience.
• Satellite experience.
• Experience working with manufacturing methods, fabrications, or assembly processes.
• Spacecraft platform or bus structures experience (S/C Bus).
• GSE/Tooling experience.

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Shift

Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated ad hoc support outside of typical business hours.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. (Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.)

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.

• Level 2: $90,950 - $123,050
• Level 3: $111,350 - $150,650
• Level 4: $135,150 - $182,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 14, 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.