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Associate Struct & Payload Design Engr (Payload Systems Design)

North Charleston, South Carolina
Full Time On-site

Summary

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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking Structures and Payloads Design Engineers (Associate) to join our Seats Integration Team in North Charleston, South Carolina.

This role is focused on installation and delivery support, resolving emergent build issues, and ensuring seats are installed, certified, and delivered on schedule and to specification.

You will be the technical point of contact during aircraft installation and delivery campaigns—working hands‑on with factory teams, suppliers, and airline customers to resolve in‑flightline and emergent build issues that impact schedule, safety, or compliance. Your work directly enables safe handovers of aircraft to customers and drives continuous improvement in installation processes and supplier deliverables.

You will be the part of the engineering team, working aircraft installation and delivery campaigns—working hands‑on with factory teams, suppliers, and airline customers to resolve in‑flightline and emergent build issues that impact schedule, safety, or compliance. Your work directly enables safe handovers of aircraft to customers and drives continuous improvement in installation processes and supplier deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide day‑to‑day installation and delivery engineering support during build, outfitting, and final delivery activities

  • Rapid technical troubleshooting and root cause resolution for emergent build issues related to seat installation, interfaces, and systems

  • ·Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers, production teams, IPTs, and ground operations to minimize schedule impact and ensure compliance

  • Author and release engineering dispositions, field fixes, and installation procedures to support on‑wing and factory fixes

  • Review supplier technical data and installation packages to ensure readiness for factory implementation and delivery acceptance

  • ·Support aircraft acceptance events with airline customers, validate installation quality, and close out delivery nonconformances

  • ·Prepare and maintain compliance documentation and summary reports tied to delivery milestones and certification requirements

  • Capture lessons learned from emergent issues and drive design or process changes to prevent recurrence

  • Interface with regulatory authorities (including FAA) as needed for dispositioning issues affecting certification or delivery

  • Support IPTs to align priorities, schedule tradeoffs, risk mitigation, and supplier corrective action plans

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 or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Hands‑on installation and delivery support for aircraft interiors or seat systems in a production or final assembly environment

  • Rapid troubleshooting and resolution of emergent build or field issues

  • Working directly with suppliers, airline customers, and production/factory teams

  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and certification implications of installation issues     

  • Experience authoring engineering dispositions, field fixes, or installation work instructions

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier or customer support

  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple delivery issues, and communicate concise technical status to leadership and customers

  • Proficiency with 3‑D CAD and common engineering documentation tools preferred

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 & 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- Associate Level: 85,000-115,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 30, 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

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.

About Boeing

Boeing

Boeing is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world, supporting critical military, commercial aviation, space, and national security missions. With a long history of innovation, Boeing develops advanced aircraft, satellites, autonomous systems, defense platforms, and space technologies used by the U.S. military and allied partners worldwide. The company plays a major role in programs ranging from fighter aircraft and military helicopters to missile defense, space systems, and next-generation aviation technologies.

For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities across nearly every area of aerospace and defense, including engineering, software development, cybersecurity, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, aviation maintenance, and defense operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, engineers, and candidates looking for mission-driven work with strong long-term career growth. Boeing also offers extensive training, leadership development, and opportunities to work on some of the most recognized aerospace programs in the world.

Unlike smaller defense firms focused on a single capability, Boeing provides employees exposure to a broad mix of commercial and defense technologies. Teams contribute to programs involving military aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, advanced manufacturing, AI, and next-generation aerospace innovation. Employees often value the combination of large-scale engineering challenges, global impact, and the stability of a major industry leader.

As defense modernization, commercial aviation, and space investment continue to grow, Boeing remains one of the most recognized employers in aerospace and government contracting. For professionals seeking a mission-focused career with strong benefits, technical growth, and opportunities to work on world-changing technologies, Boeing continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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