Payloads Design Engineer for Seat Integration (Experienced or Senior level) (M/F/D) 

Hamburg, Hamburg

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Job ID JR2026503717 Date posted 03/31/2026 Location Hamburg, Hamburg Company

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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.

Join Team Boeing! We are a global leader connecting people and economies with over 14,000 aircraft in service. With our strong commitment to safety, quality and sustainability, we make air travel possible for millions.

As we expand our operations in Germany, we are excited to grow our Seat Integration Teams, focusing on unique seat certification and integration for all Boeing aircraft models as line fit or retrofit.

We are looking for you in Hamburg, Germany as a Payloads Design Engineer for Seat Integration (Experienced or Senior level) (m/f/d).

If you are passionate about aviation and want to be part of a dynamic team committed to customer success, we invite you to explore opportunities with us!

In this role you will (level 3 - Experienced):

Develop and integrate cabin interior system solutions to ensure seating products meet defined interfaces with aircraft structures, systems, monuments, and cabin layouts across programs.

Define, analyze, and validate design requirements and installation concepts using analysis and test results to meet aircraft level performance, safety, and certification requirements.

Evaluate supplier technical data and design solutions (e.g., seat envelope drawings, installation limitations and constraints, and interface definitions) and provide recommendations for robust, producible integration.

Coordinate technical activities across engineering, suppliers, and production to resolve integration and interface issues that affect delivery, implementation of modifications, and program milestones.

Support continuous improvement of integration methods, tools, and best practices and apply these improvements in production and postproduction modification environments.

In this role you will (level 4 - Senior):

Lead the integration of cabin interior systems, ensuring seating products are fully compatible with aircraft structures, systems, monuments, and cabin interfaces across multiple Boeing programs.

Own design requirements, validation, and verification strategy, integrating analytical and test results to ensure compliance with aircraft-level performance, safety, and certification requirements.

Provide technical authority in supplier evaluation and design approval, reviewing complex technical data (e.g. seat envelopes, installation constraints, substantiation approaches) to ensure robust, compliant, and producible integration solutions.

Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve complex integration issues, acting as the primary technical focal across engineering disciplines, suppliers, certification specialists, and production stakeholders to protect delivery and program milestones.

Lead development of integration strategies, standards, and best practices, including assessment of feasibility, risks, and implementation approaches for both production and post-production modifications.

What we offer you:  

Vacation & Personal Time Off: 32 vacation days plus paid PTO for life events — recharge when it matters

Meal & Transport: Monthly meal allowance of €115 and € 50 transport credit through flexible apps (including Deutschland-Ticket, any form of public transportation, e-rollers and bikes, taxis/Uber, fuel/e-charges, and bike leasing) to help with daily costs, commuting and personal travel

Pension & Retirement: Robust pension plan and flexible contribution options to support your financial future

Income & Insurance Protection: Life insurance at 2x annual salary and total occupational disability cover at 1x; sick-leave salary gap insurance to bridge social security and your pay

Global Travel & Medical Coverage: Business-trip insurance with International SOS assistance and medical protection while abroad — travel with confidence

Career Development: Learning Together program funding degrees, MBAs, and certifications to grow your skills and career

Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance and WellBeing programs for comprehensive health and mentalwellness support

For a full list of our benefits in Germany please check our website as these are changing regularly to match market requirements at a local level.

What you bring to the table:

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):

Level 3 (Experienced):

5+ years of experience in Aerospace industry, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience
Experience: You have 5+ years of experience within a Design or Production Organization (EASA or FAA approved). Current or recent appointment as a Design Review or Verification Engineer (DVE/DRE) with terms of approval relevant to interior (payloads) discipline is preferable.

Knowledge: You can demonstrate experience with aircraft interior design/modification programs with a high level of attention to detail. You have knowledge of airworthiness requirements, e.g. CS/FAR 25, ETSO/TSO.

Collaboration: You have 5+ years of experience in leading complex projects (development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.) including influencing team members and stakeholders (suppliers, customers, solution providers) involved and are willing to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff.

Tools: You can demonstrate expertise with navigating OEM data systems for specifications and standards and have worked with our most important tools: Catia V5 / V6, ENOVIA, IVT, AutoCAD.

Personality: You are a principled, reliable professional who values integrity, safety and accountability, always striving for the highest standards of quality and ethical conduct. Inclusive and collaborative by nature, you communicate transparently, respect diverse perspectives and take ownership to drive results the right way.

Flexibility: You are comfortable with a variable work statement. Our Stakeholders are located around the globe; this can require you to be flexible to support meetings to cover different time zones.

Level 4 (Senior):

10+ years of experience in Aerospace industry, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience

Experience: You have 5+ years of experience as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) in an EASA Design Organization or as an engineering Unit Member (e-UM) in an FAA Design Organization with terms of approval relevant to interior (payloads) discipline.

Knowledge: You can demonstrate experience with aircraft interior design/modification programs with a high level of attention to detail. You have good knowledge of airworthiness requirements, e.g. CS/FAR 25, ETSO/TSO.

Collaboration: You have 5+ years of experience in leading complex projects (development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.) including influencing team members and stakeholders (suppliers, customers, solution providers) involved and are willing to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff.

Tools: You can demonstrate expertise with navigating OEM data systems for specifications and standards and have worked with our most important tools: Catia V5 / V6, ENOVIA, IVT, AutoCAD.

Personality: You are a principled, reliable professional who values integrity, safety and accountability, always striving for the highest standards of quality and ethical conduct. Inclusive and collaborative by nature, you communicate transparently, respect diverse perspectives and take ownership to drive results the right way.

Flexibility: You are comfortable with a variable work statement. Our Stakeholders are located around the globe; this can require you to be flexible to support meetings to cover different time zones.

Conflict of Interest:

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

You´ll be part of a small, cross-functional team empowered to move fast, experiment freely, and build ambitious solutions – all while benefiting from the infrastructure, network and mentorship available within a mature enterprise.

If you're ready to tackle exciting challenges in aviation and contribute to a team that relentlessly pursues excellence, apply online now and help us shape the future of air travel—where possibilities are engineered!

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 31, 2026

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

Not a Shift Worker (Germany)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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.

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