Structures Design Engineer; Associate, Mid-Level or Senior

Job Description

At the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team, we are looking for a Structures Design Engineer (Associate, Mid-level or Senior) located in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing structure/payload system and component design.

The selected candidate will bring competencies in Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Innovation, Project Management, and Engineering Judgment.

• Create documentation of structural, payload and bus tooling/equipment system integration based on design requirements to facilitate/increase productivity throughout the lifecycle of the vehicle.
• Develop, maintain, modify and interpret tooling/equipment engineering documentation using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools (PTC Creo, Creo View, Creo-Simulate), GD&T (ASME Y14.5M) and other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support in the design of appendage deployment test tooling to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Evaluate program and project requirements, develop complex equipment and tooling concepts and design solutions for the Production System.
• Create dispositions and closure of vehicle integration and structure business unit related process anomalies.
• Validate contractual performance milestones, maintain configuration control, conduct reviews, prepare plans for production readiness, preventative maintenance, and spares.
• Participate in all manufacturing tooling assembly operations with focus on customer satisfaction.
• 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 support proposals, studies, or produce higher quality and more efficient detailed designs and integration.
• Support preliminary design layouts, sketches, preliminary strength analysis to support trade studies, develop structural technology, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, define interfaces.
• Support the evaluation and resolution of production and service issues.
• Support management of the engineering project by providing status and following the project plan.
• Assist in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts to grow the business. Tasks include work statement estimates (e.g., cost, schedule, task breakdown) and marketing support.
• Compile and analyze technical data to determine the effects on product engineering design and rate estimates, identify robotics, automation or technology recommendations and system integration for equipment and tooling.
• Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
• Actively seek learning opportunities, participate in training, and study Boeing processes and procedures to increase personal knowledge and understanding of project management.
• Work under general direction.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 01 , 2026.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (incl. manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience developing 3D CAD models and/or drawings.
• 1+ years of experience working with cross‑functional or cross‑organizational teams to develop and/or support IT project plans and schedules.
• 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.

• Associate level: 1 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mid-level: 3 or more…