Structure & Payload Design Engineer

Job Description

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Job Title: Structure & Payload Design Engineer

Employing Entity: The Boeing Company

Job Location: 5400 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418

We are looking for an experienced Structure & Payload Design Engineer in North Charleston, SC.

The selected candidate will Develop, maintain, integrate, modify, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system designs for the Boeing 787 program using three-dimensional computer aided design tools

Position Responsibilities:
•    Develop, maintain, integrate, modify, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system designs for the Boeing 787 program using three-dimensional computer aided design tools. 
•    Collaborate with internal and external technical experts, certification experts, supplier management, and program leaders to establish the technical direction of assigned projects. 
•    Provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. 
•    Conduct and analyze tests to validate and verify systems and components meet regulatory requirements and engineering specifications. 
•    Manage complex design problems, investigate aircraft manufacturing issues, and resolve reported problems. 
•    Coordinate with suppliers to optimize designs and achieve program goals. 
•    Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs and innovations to meet projected requirements

Multiple positions available.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related engineering discipline plus five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience, and five years of experience with each of the following:
•    Designing Boeing 787 or Airbus 350 interior payload systems
•    Three-dimensional modelling of interior payload systems using CATIA;
•    Developing root cause corrective actions and installation plans for the modification of designs or production;
•    Complying with Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness standards; and
•    Composite material properties for the Boeing 787 aircraft

Alternatively, employer will accept Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related engineering discipline plus three years of professional experience as an Engineer or related occupation, and three years of experience with each of the following:
•    Designing Boeing 787 or Airbus 350 interior payload systems
•    Three-dimensional modelling of interior payload systems using CATIA;
•    Developing root cause corrective actions and installation plans for the modification of designs or production;
•    Complying with Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness standards; and
•    Composite material properties for the Boeing 787 aircraft

Relocation: 
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. 

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. 

Summary pay $151,195 per year.

This position is for 1st shift.

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 06, 2026

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.

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.