The Structural and Payload Design Engineer supports engineering releases, verifies supplier designs, and coordinates certification documentation for aircraft.
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), Long Beach Engineering team - is seeking a Structural and Payload Design Engineer to support Payloads Engineering in Long Beach, CA. In joining us you will be part of a diverse team of engineers, operating in an agile environment using the
latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. At Boeing we value your curiosity your determination, and your imagination.
Position Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be required to perform work onsite at the Boeing Southern California Design Center, located in Long Beach, CA
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available for this 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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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: $81,000 - $99,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 11, 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
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.
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), Long Beach Engineering team - is seeking a Structural and Payload Design Engineer to support Payloads Engineering in Long Beach, CA. In joining us you will be part of a diverse team of engineers, operating in an agile environment using the
latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. At Boeing we value your curiosity your determination, and your imagination.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assists in development of engineering releases to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle
- Assists in review and approval of supplier technical data and documents for compliance with FAA and other regulatory bodies
- Verifies supplier design to meet customer and Boeing specifications
- Coordinates with certification specialists to ensure proper certification and test documentation prior to aircraft delivery
- Assists in process improvement activities with our team in an effort to streamline the seats installations, certification and rework processes
- Skills and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
The selected candidate will be required to perform work onsite at the Boeing Southern California Design Center, located in Long Beach, CA
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 engineering experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Experience using IVT, CATIA, ENOVIA/PDM, ETAC, and SDT tools
- Knowledge of Boeing engineering release requirements
- Knowledge of aircraft interiors and layouts
- Excellent communication and project management skills
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available for this 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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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: $81,000 - $99,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 11, 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
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.
Top Skills
Catia
Enovia/Pdm
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Ivt
Sdt
Boeing Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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