Structures & Payload Design Engineer (Payload Systems Design) - Experienced orSenior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boeing's Payloads organization within the Commercial Aircraft 787 Program in North Charleston, South Carolina is seeking experienced or senior design engineers. You will join a fast-paced interiors team delivering cockpit, cabin, and cargo solutions across product lifecycles, interfacing with suppliers and regulators.

The role offers growth opportunities across multiple specialties, a first shift, relocation assistance based on eligibility, and the chance to contribute to next-generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Material Sciences).
• 3+ years of engineering experience including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent.
• Level 4: 5+ years in engineering including design, integration, and/or certification.
• Strong understanding of FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalents.
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
• 5+ years in program or project management, leading proposals of varying complexity.
• Experience leading a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to convey information using various media to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Engineering support and project leadership within a production system.
• Direct engagement with aerospace suppliers or airlines.
• Validating/demonstrating compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Working with regulators.
• Design for manufacturing, aircraft cargo compartments and handling systems.
• Assignment of final responsibility based on best fit and experience.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Equivalent education and experience

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 Experienced or SeniorDesign 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.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced (Level 3) Senior (Level 4) Designer Engineers.

The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking experienced Engineers for several different positions, including:

• BFE Monuments

• Lighting

• Monuments - Lavatories & Galleys

• Certification

• Configuration

• Production Integration - Process/Tools

• Livery

Position Responsibilities:

• Engineering support and project leadership within a production system

• Direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers or airlines

• Validating/demonstrating compliance to regulatory requirements

• Working with regulators

• Design for manufacturing

• Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification

• Works under general direction

• 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)

• 3+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 5+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.

• Strong 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.

• 5+ 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.).

• Experience leading 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 Experienced Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300

Summary pay range Senior Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 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.