Struct & Payload Design Engineer

Boeing; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Boeing in Ridley Park, PA is seeking an entry level Structural & Payload Design Engineer to contribute across the product lifecycle, from concept to production updates, interfacing with stress, mechanical, electrical teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work, documentation of requirements, and collaboration with suppliers and customers. Onsite work and U.S. security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials) required
• 1+ years CAD coursework/experience required
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required

Responsibilities

• Assist documentation of structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design
• Assist with development, maintenance and modification of payload system designs using CAD tools to provide product definition
• Assist with tests to validate and verify systems meet requirements and specifications
• Assist with management of supplier development, test and production activities to optimize design and achieve program goals
• Work under close supervision

Skills

CAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

MBD

Model Based Engineering

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.

The H-47 Chinook Airframes team is seeking an Entry level Structural & Payload Design Engr to join our team in Ridley Park PA. The selected candidate will have a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle: conceptualizing new designs, creating and releasing detailed engineering for both new customer platform variants as well as current in production variants, supporting factory production and suppliers with engineering updates. Your work will include the need to interface with other members of H-47 engineering, stress, mechanical systems, electrical systems, production engineering, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists with documentation of structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Assists with development, maintenance and modification of payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assists with tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Assists with management of supplier development, test and production activities to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Works under close supervision.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 1+ years of coursework or experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Aircraft Design
• Aircraft Structures
• Aircraft Modification
• Composite Engineering and Manufacturing
• Dassault Systems CATIA (Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application)
• Model-Based Definition (MBD)
• Model Based Engineering

Typical Education/Experience

Level 1
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Conflict of Interest

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

Boeing 401(k)

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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 for entry level: $76,500 - $103,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 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

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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. Confidential 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.