Senior Payload Structures Design Engineer

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing's Payloads team in North Charleston, SC is hiring Experienced and Senior Design Engineers for the 787 program. The role covers the product lifecycle—from customer configuration development through production and certification—requiring collaboration with project engineering, production engineering, and regulatory staff.

The team values strong problem solving, leadership, and the ability to communicate across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials)
• 3+ years in engineering including design, integration or certification
• Strong FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA knowledge
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and release processes
• 5+ years leading projects and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated problem solving and clear communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and project leadership within a production system.
• Direct engagement with aerospace suppliers or airlines.
• Validate and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with regulators as needed.
• Design for manufacturing within interiors systems.
• Interface with interiors teams to certify products.
• Assign final responsibility based on fit and experience.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Boeing's Payloads team in North Charleston, SC is hiring Experienced and Senior Design Engineers for the 787 program. The role covers the product lifecycle—from customer configuration development through production and certification—requiring collaboration with project engineering, production engineering, and regulatory staff.

The team values strong problem solving, leadership, and the ability to communicate across diverse audiences.