Interiors Certification Plan Owner (Associate Engineer)

Boeing • Long Beach, CA

97d • $80,750 - $109,250 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company — Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Long Beach Engineering team — is seeking a Certification Plan Owner to support Payloads Engineering in Long Beach, CA. This hands-on role is integral to the certification lifecycle and requires frequent collaboration with Engineering, the Interiors Certification Group, Regulatory Administration, and cross‑site teams in Long Beach and Puget Sound. The selected candidate will be expected to work onsite in Long Beach, CA (in office five days per week).

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross‑functional teams to advance projects and initiatives.
• Proven ability to independently develop practical solutions and to manage/prioritize multiple projects in support of key milestones and delivery schedules.
• Experience with FAA and/or EASA certification processes.
• Experience authoring production, component, or modification Certification Plans.
• Familiarity with certification tools and databases such as Capto (Certification Tracking), DCCS, CSDT, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) request systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manage, and control certification plans (including 737 galleys, main cabin interiors, related commodities, and subcomponents) from initial concept through final acceptance by Regulatory Administration and the FAA.
• Manages multiple certification plans concurrently, ensuring alignment with project milestones and aircraft delivery schedules.
• Coordinates and communicate technical information across disciplines and teams (Payloads, Electrical, Mechanical Systems, etc.).
• Uses web-based tools to create, update, and track certification plans, including the Design Change Classification System (DCCS), Customer & Supplier Data Submittal Tool (CSDT), and Capto (Certification Tracking).
• Interfaces with technical experts such as Design Approval Engineers (DAEs) and Engineering Unit Members (E-UMs).
• Maintains clear, auditable documentation of project status and ensure timely communication to stakeholders and management.
• Identifies and lead opportunities to improve certification processes, tools, and workflows.
• Demonstrates and apply a solid understanding of certification flows, processes, tools, and stakeholder responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree