Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead)

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Lead) to join the team in El Segundo, CA.
Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to interpret requirements, define interfaces and develop innovative integrated assembly designs using thorough design layouts to produce engineering definition documents
• Develop, maintain, modify and interpret space structure engineering documentation using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools (PTC Creo), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T - ASME Y14.5M) standards and/or other design methods
• Actively support design for manufacturing, integration reviews and process improvements by reviewing previous designs/lessons learned, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and/or contracts in order to produce higher quality and more efficient detail designs and integration
• Provide engineering support throughout fabrication, integration and test of structure products at suppliers and in-house facility
• Create, disposition, and drive to closure anomalies related to assembly integration and structure hardware throughout product lifecycle
• Support management of the engineering project by providing status and following the project plan
• Experienced and Senior/Lead Engineers work independently under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Level 3: 3+ years of experience developing 3D CAD models and/or drawings
• Level 3: 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and/or support structure products
• Experience working within a fast-paced team environment which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with Program Leadership, internal and external customer representatives and development teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 5+ years of related systems design and integration experience, or equivalent education and experience
• Level 5: 10+ years of related systems design and integration experience, or equivalent education and experience
• 9+ years of experience using Creo CAD tools
• 9+ years of applied experience in developing and providing instruction of technical documentation and training material for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• 9+ years of experience with space platform structures or subsystems design and integration
• Active TS/SCI level clearance

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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 for Experienced (Level 3): $111,350.00 - $150,650.00
Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $135,150.00 - $182,850.00
Summary pay range for Lead (Level 5): $165,750.00 - $224,250.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 13, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with a Counterintelligence Polygraph Post-Start is required.
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.