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Hydro-Mechanical Systems Service Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Seal Beach, California
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for a Hydro-Mechanical Systems Service Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to work at our Seal Beach, California location.

Position Overview:

As a Hydro-Mechanical Systems Service Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting customers’ operations of most of our Boeing Commercial Airplane models. This includes primarily the 737, 747, 757, 767 operating fleets, and opportunities to support all other Boeing and McDonnell-Douglas models.  You will collaborate directly with airline customers to resolve issues related to aircraft hydro-mechanical systems, actuation, components, pumps, and motors. Flexibility is important as you may need to address urgent issues and lead technical airline meetings outside regular working hours.  There may be days or periods where you need to work non-standard shifts to support the 24/7/365 operation of the fleet. Additionally, this role involves traveling domestically or internationally around 10% of the time to support airline technical troubleshooting, repairs, and review meetings. Our team is currently hiring for a range of experience levels including: Associate and Experienced Hydro-Mechanical Systems Service Engineer.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Acts as a liaison and coordinates with various engineering and technical disciplines to address customer concerns

  • Provides technical, design, and informational support for in-service issues

  • Troubleshoots hydraulic system problems consistent with operational protocols

  • Supports analysis, definition, and verification of basic requirements; may modify basic requirements using approved processes and tools

  • Supports, creates, and provides technical documentation (e.g. Fleet Team Digest articles, service letters, drawings, specifications, documents, data sets, design folders, test requirements documents, manuals) in accordance with engineering processes and procedures

  • Assists with the study and assessment of technology development by gathering data, supporting testing, and documenting findings

  • Design, analysis, and production documentation reviews and observing tests and audits to ensure compliance

  • Investigates problems to provide engineering disposition of discrepancies

  • Creates and provides solutions for technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer alone

  • Assists in design and/or analysis of interim and final engineering solutions to return airplanes to revenue service

  • Works with cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design non-compliances

  • Assists in the development of customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment

Travel Requirement:

Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically (and/or internationally).

Work Authorization:

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

  • Able and willing to work outside of standard 1st shift to support 24/7/365-day operation - Saturday and Sunday work will occasionally be required.

  • Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Experience with Hydraulic Systems, Hydro-Mechanical components, or related fields.

  • Aptitude to present to senior leadership.

  • Ability to collaborate with multiple team functions.

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.

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:

  • Associate (Level 2): $90.950 - $123,050

  • Experienced (Level 3): $111,350 - $150,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 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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