Hydro-Mechanical Systems Service Engineer; Associate or Experienced

Job Description

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for a Hydro-Mechanical Systems Service Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to work at Seal Beach, California.

As a Hydro-Mechanical Systems Service Engineer, you will play a crucial role supporting customers' operations of most Boeing Commercial Airplane models, primarily the 737, 747, 757, and 767 fleets. The role includes resolving issues related to hydro-mechanical systems, actuation, components, pumps, and motors. You will collaborate directly with airline customers, attend technical airline meetings, and may work non-standard shifts to support 24/7/365 operations.

The position requires occasional travel (approximately 10% of the time) domestically or internationally for technical troubleshooting, repairs, and review meetings.

• Acts as a liaison and coordinates with various engineering and technical disciplines to address customer concerns.
• Provides technical, design, and informational support for in-service issues.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic system problems consistent with operational protocols.
• Supports analysis, definition, and verification of basic requirements; may modify basic requirements using approved processes and tools.
• Supports, creates, and provides technical documentation (e.g., Fleet Team Digest articles, service letters, drawings, specifications, documents, data sets, design folders, test requirements documents, manuals) in accordance with engineering processes and procedures.
• Assists with the study and assessment of technology development by gathering data, supporting testing, and documenting findings.
• Conducts design, analysis, and production documentation reviews and observes tests and audits to ensure compliance.
• Investigates problems to provide engineering disposition of discrepancies.
• Creates and provides solutions for technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer alone.
• Assists in design and/or analysis of interim and final engineering solutions to return airplanes to revenue service.
• Works with cross-functional teams to conduct root‑cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design non‑compliances.
• Assists in developing customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and/or internationally.

This position is 100% onsite at the Seal Beach, California location.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Able to work outside the standard 1st shift to support 24/7/365 operation – Saturday and Sunday work will occasionally be required.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally 10% of the time.

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, hydro-mechanical components, or related fields.
• Aptitude to present to senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple team functions.

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

Boeing is a drug‑free workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are required to undergo testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in policies.

This is not a union‑represented position.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a total rewards package that includes competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a range of benefit programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off.

• Associate (Level
  2): $90,950 – $123,050
• Experienced (Level
  3): $111,350 – $150,650

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, which includes U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, is required.

U.S.

-based job; U.S. Person required.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.

Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility.

Employer will not sponsor visa applicants for employment visa status.

Position is for 1st shift.

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 or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 30, 2026
.