Airport Engineer (Experienced)

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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an Airport Engineer (Experienced) to join Boeing Company’s Airport Technology Engineering team in Seal Beach, California.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in aircraft/airport compatibility issues to include airport operations & planning.

• Utilize ICAO and FAA airfield pavement standards to analyze pavement data to determine pavement strength by calculating ICAO PCN and PCR values.

• Applies knowledge of airfield pavement design and evaluation using FAA pavement design software to perform pavement structural analysis.

• Bring advanced knowledge of airfield signage, lighting, NAVAIDs, ICAO and FAA aerodrome design standards, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation, ArcGIS, AVIPLAN and Excel, strong technical writing and public speaking skills, and experience mentoring junior engineers.

• Compare airplane configurations with airport operations and infrastructure to identify incompatible features, conduct on-site pavement roughness and strength tests (including FAARFIELD and back‑calculation methods), and document airport infrastructure while providing actionable recommendations for modifications and upgrades.

• Conduct trade studies of airplane design characteristics and advising on aircraft pavement loading and Part 139 certification issues.

• Experience conducting on-site airfield roughness testing and non-destructive pavement strength testing, including deflection testing.

• Recommend changes to facilities and/or procedures to support removal of operational restrictions.

• Mentor and train early career engineers.

• Oversees quality control, maintaining quality standards in all work produced by checking computations and drawings performed by others.

• Analyzes technical problems and provides new approaches and alternative solutions.

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Seal Beach, California location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 2+ years of experience in project leadership/management roles including active engagement with all the following: cross-functional teams, airport authorities, aviation regulatory authorities, and airlines.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in airport infrastructure design and planning, air-side airport operations, and airport compatibility.

• 5+ years of experience in conducting airport aeronautical safety assessments based on ICAO and FAA SMS standards.

• Background in Civil Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.

• Experience in airport airfield operations, ground support equipment operations, and airport emergency operations.

• Experience in implementing Safety Management System (SMS).

• Advanced knowledge of airport physical characteristics (e.g., airfield design, pavement strength, design standards) and operating procedures (e.g., crash/fire/rescue data, air traffic control).

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process” to all job descriptions moving forward.

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.

Union:

This is not a union-represented position.

Pay and 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 Experienced (Level 3): $111,350 - $137,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 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

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.