Structure & Payload Design Engineer; Payload Systems Design; Associate

Structure & Payload Design Engineer (Payload Systems Design) (Associate)

Location:

Long Beach, CA. 100% onsite.

Role overview:
This position is a dynamic Galley Insert Engineer requiring collaboration with internal and external cross‑functional teams. Core responsibilities include developing, integrating, and documenting structural and interior payload system requirements; designing and modifying basic structural and interior payload system and component designs using CAD tools; testing and validating systems and components; supporting supplier development and production activities; and investigating emerging technologies for future product designs.

• Manages program activities and collaborates with all stakeholders in the value stream to meet on time delivery commitment
• Coordinates and manages multiple Galley Inserts qualification programs simultaneously
• Reviews and approves supplier technical data and hardware for compliance with FAA, Customer and Boeing specifications
• Works with technical experts to ensure proper test and certification requirements, and develops designs and analysis processes to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the programs
• Engages with factory personnel to ensure seamless installation and integration of the galley inserts
• Applies engineering principles to investigate technical inquiries, deviations, customer specific inquiries, non‑conformances, operational and quality issues
• Works under general supervision

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences)
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification
• 2+ years of experience in Aircraft Interiors Design and Certification
• 2+ years of experience designing payload structures and/or payload mechanical assemblies

• 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience
• Working knowledge of Airplane Payloads and Interiors
• Working knowledge of FAA and/or EASA transport category aircraft program regulations
• Working knowledge of managing supplier activities
• Working knowledge of CSDT (Customer and Supplier Data Transmittal)
• Working knowledge of ETAC (Engineering Tracking and Control)
• Working knowledge of PDM (Product Data Manager)
• Working knowledge of IVT (Integration Visualization Tool)
• Experience with CATIA V5 (or equivalent 3D CAD design software)
• Working knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally
• Working knowledge of program management/project management
• Working knowledge of working with and partnering with cross‑functional teams on projects and initiatives
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings review and release process

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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. EEO is the law.