Associate Airport Engineer

Job Description

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The Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Associate Airport Engineer to join our Airport Technology Engineering team based in Seal Beach, California.

The selected candidate will join a team of airport engineers to contribute to our high visibility work statement to ensure that Boeing airplanes are compatible with and have access to airports across the world. They will also make sure the airplanes strive for airport regulations that are equitable and achievable, ensure that new airplane design requirements result in minimal aircraft/airport constraints, minimize airport limitations/restrictions, and provide airplane programs support.

Position Responsibilities:

• Compares airplane configurations with airport operations and infrastructure worldwide to identify incompatible airplane or airport features.

• Performs on-site tests to validate pavement roughness and strength and provides recommendations.

• Analyzes and documents airport infrastructure and makes recommendations for airport modifications and upgrades.

• Conducts trade studies of airplane design characteristics and provides recommendations on configuration changes.

• Participates in airport-related conferences, groups and industry meetings to disseminate airplane product development trends and effect regulatory and infrastructure changes.

• Works under general direction.

Work Authorization Statement: 

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

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

• Experience in AutoCAD/AviPlan and FAA Pavement Design tools.

• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

• 2+ or more years’ related work experience in airport design and planning.

• Experience in interacting with airline customers, aviation industry associations, or national aviation authority officials.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation is available for internal candidates.

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:

• Associate (Level 2): $89,250 - $120,750

Additional Information:

• All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 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.