Structural & Payload Design Engineer; Senior or Principal
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Senior or Principal) Company:
The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior or Principal Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Level 5 or
6) in El Segundo, CA. At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, doing work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
- Manage and directs the Structural and Mechanical Space Vehicle Engineering Design teams including Structures, Analysis, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanical, Propulsion, Solar Array, Mass Properties, and Blankets from requirements, design, verification, and production support as the Space Vehicle Design Integration Leader
- Develops Common Non-Recurring Product Definition (C-NRPD) plans and ensures execution of requirements, design layouts, analysis, testing, and assembly integration in a timely manner to support program milestones
- Leads and participates in system level trades to ensure the vehicle design meets all physical, mechanical and environmental requirements while accommodating the required payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications and attitude control system requirements
- Defines structural, mechanical, environmental design and integration requirements and its constituent assemblies and components including both flight and non-flight (GSE) hardware
- Leads design and manufacturing integration requirements using DFMAT principles
- Leads the layout reviews and program level General Arrangement meetings for collaborative engineering across various disciplines; resolves design integration issues between segment IPTs
- Approves Interface Control Drawings/Models including Moving Mechanical Assemblies (MMAs)
- Oversee Critical Clearance Control Plan (CCCP) including definition and verification of Critical Clearance Control List activities (CCCL)
- Supports and approves manufacturing integration plans, overseeing Digital Mock-Up (DMU) and Virtual Manufacturing (VM) simulation reviews
- Leads the development of structural qualification and acceptance test plans
- Supports Program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IDR etc.) and Gate Closure/Lien Closures
- Supports design non-conformances and resolution during production
- Provides program observed lessons learned to aid in continuous improvement
- Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
- 10+ years of experience in spacecraft/satellite system design, development, test and evaluation
- Experience with multi-disciplined development in any of the following areas:
- Space structural and mechanical design and engineering
- System integration and integrated system test
- Systems Engineering
- Mechanical systems and vehicle design architecture
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Note:
Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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 and BenefitsAt 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.
- Senior (Level
5) Summary pay range: $165,750 - $224,250 - Principal (Level
6) Summary pay range: $202,300 - $273,700
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Language RequirementsNot Applicable
EducationBachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Export Control RequirementThis position must meet U.S. export control compliance…
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