Maintenance Engineer (Entry Level or Associate)

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 currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Maintenance Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate) to join the Maintenance Engineering organization in Seal Beach, CA.

Position Overview:

Maintenance Engineering is an organization responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving aircraft maintenance programs and technical instructions to ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑effective operations. The organization’s scope includes creating and revising scheduled maintenance tasks, maintaining configuration and technical documentation, supporting troubleshooting and corrective actions, and analyzing reliability and operational data to identify trends and drive improvements. Maintenance Engineering translates operational feedback and airworthiness requirements into practical maintenance solutions while balancing safety, readiness, and lifecycle cost considerations.

Maintenance Engineering operates across the entire product lifecycle — from design and certification handoff through in‑service support — and collaborates closely with operators, suppliers, airworthiness authorities, and internal stakeholders. Key organizational responsibilities include risk assessment and mitigation, development of inspection and repair procedures, sustaining engineering for continued airworthiness, implementation of maintenance tooling and data management systems, and contributing to training and maintenance planning to ensure consistent field execution.

Our organization is hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry Level or Associate Level Engineers. Candidates may be placed in one of the following teams based on business needs and background:

• Maintenance Programs Engineering:Supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of aircraft maintenance programs and technical publications, including task cards, scheduled requirements, and repair procedures, while ensuring compliance with Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and regulatory authorities (e.g., FAA). The role analyzes maintenance data to identify trends and root causes, collaborates with engineering and customers to develop technical solutions and enhancements, conducts engineering verifications, and participates in industry and continuous improvement activities.

• Airplane Maintenance EngineeringAnalyzes engineering designs and design changes to define maintenance requirements, procedures, and instructions; supports design activities to ensure supportability and maintainability; develops system theory descriptions to ensure common understanding of systems and components; conducts engineering analysis to verify maintenance data; provides technical solutions, customer support, and maintenance documentation updates.

• Retrofit EngineeringAnalyzes, integrates, and manages engineering design changes and Service Bulletins to amend the airplane Type Design and maintain continued airworthiness. Develops modification kits and installation procedures, provides certification support, and frequently travels to customer modification sites to provide on‑site implementation and respond to customer and design queries.

• Component Maintenance EngineeringDevelops and maintains component repair, overhaul, and Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) information used by operators for off‑wing component maintenance. Creates validated repair procedures and tooling specifications, supports troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations, and sustains component‑level airworthiness and reliability.

• Maintenance Ground Operations SupportDesigns and sustains Boeing‑designed ground support equipment and tooling for servicing, maintenance, and overhaul of commercial airplanes, and provides technical solutions to airline customers. Delivers practical ground‑handling workflows, ground support equipment recommendations, and operational support to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant field maintenance activities.

Work Authorization:

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Familiarity with aircraft maintenance practices and regulations.

• Have or have held an Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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 & 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:

• Entry Level (Level 1): $77,000 – 103,000

• Associate (Level 2): $91,000 - $123,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 07, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.