Principal Configuration Design Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Principal Configuration Design Engineer (Level 6) to support Airplane Configuration & Integration (AC&I) organization in BCA Product Development (PD) based in Everett and/or Renton, WA.

The primary location for this position is Everett, WA but the successful candidate must be willing to work throughout the Puget Sound region.

In this role you will be part of a team that leads the design, development and integration of innovative, world-class commercial aerospace vehicles. We shape how the world travels. You will collaborate with engineering leaders, customers and partners to lead multi-disciplinary engineering design teams. You will demonstrate a growth mindset, can-do attitude, versatility, flexibility and excellent communication and leadership skills.

We are looking for senior airplane designers with a range of the following skills and abilities:

• Broad knowledge of airplane-level requirements and interrelated design conditions, and the ability to conceptually size and lay out market-leading commercial air vehicles

• Leadership in the preliminary design process –bringing multi-disciplinary design teams to optimized trade study decisions

• A resolute optimist, a visionary of new technologies and methods to continually advance the state of the art in commercial aviation

• Technical depth in various airplane design disciplines – a critical thinker knowledgeable about fundamentally sound airplane architectures

• Ability to quantitatively support technical conclusions through analytical data and develop new analytical tool capability when necessary

• Advocate of the airplane as a balanced market and technical solution

Position Responsibilities:

• Synthesizes conceptual/preliminary aerospace/aeronautical vehicles.

• Oversees creation of vehicle configuration designs from customer requirements.

• Leads multi-disciplinary optimization trade studies to assess design space and concept viability.

• Evaluates designs and leads trade studies to assess platform-level feasibility, risk, affordability, and competitiveness.

• Mentors and coaches others.

• Works independently.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering.

• 20+ years of experience in airplane configuration design, systems engineering, or related aerospace engineering roles.

Preferred Qualification (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree

• Expert knowledge of aircraft performance in one or more of the following areas: aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, structures, payloads or airplane systems

• Expert knowledge of engineering design/analysis tools, such as CATIA, CAMEO

• Experience with Multi-disciplinary Design, Analysis and Optimization, applied to aerospace vehicle product development

• Experience developing interactive user interface computer software for configuration synthesis

Union:

This is a union represented position.

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: $181,900 - $246,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.