Structures and Payload Design Engineer (Payload Systems Design)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Drug Free Workplace

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boeing in North Charleston, South Carolina, seeks experienced Design Engineers to support interior payload systems across the product lifecycle. You will work with cross‑functional teams to develop requirements, run tests, and coordinate supplier activities to meet program goals.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 2+ years in design, integration, and certification, with familiarity in aerospace interiors and FAA/EASA guidelines. Relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials Sciences).
• 2+ years of engineering experience including design, integration, and/or certification.
• FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA experience is preferred.
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional team.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist to develop, integrate and document interior payload system requirements to establish system design.
• Assist the performance of tests to validate and verify systems meet requirements and specifications.
• Support management of supplier performance, test and production activities and coordinate with supplier to optimize design and meet program goals.
• Assist in development of new design/analysis processes and tools to improve development efficiency and quality.
• Support investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.
• Develop, maintain and modify interior payload system and component designs using 3D CAD tools and other methods to provide product definition to engineering groups and production teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

2+ years engineering experience

3D CAD tools

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Materials Sciences)

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.

The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking experienced Design Engineers for a number of different positions in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Payloads organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and a lot that you don’t: The Interior of the airplane, along with the Cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We are how our airline customers fulfill their mission and represent their brand. Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds. The selected candidate will have a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle: supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through the production and certification processes. Your work will include the need to interface with other members of project engineering, production engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions. You will be able to combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to certify and deliver the best interiors products within the industry.

Be part of the team that connects rigorous technical design to the future of air travel.

• BFE Monuments
• Lighting
• Monuments - Lavatories & Galleys
• Certification
• Configuration
• Production Integration - Process/Tools
• Livery

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Assists the performance of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Supports the management of supplier performance, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Assists in the development of new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
• Supports the investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Develops, maintains and modifies interior 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.
• Assignment of final responsibility could be in any one of the following Interiors organizations listed above. Final determination will be based on best fit and alignment of experience.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including: development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.).
• Basic understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and critical thinking
• Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development

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 Range Summary

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $85,000- $115,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 23, 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.