Lead Payload Design Engineer (Interiors)

BoeingSeal Beach, CA
$165,750 - $224,250Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Lead Payload Design Engineer (Level 5) to support our Out-of-Production (OoP) Payloads Design Engineering (DE) team based in Seal Beach, California. The OoP Payloads DE team is responsible for Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP), Safety Related Problem (SRP); as well as support to BGS Spares, Service Engineering and Production Engineering changes for OoP aircraft. This role is integral to our commitment to safety and compliance with FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of payload design principles, aircraft performance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that our aircraft meet the highest safety standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).
  • 14+ years' experience in related engineering roles (Payload design within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs).
  • 5+ years’ experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA.
  • 5+ years’ experience with commercial aircraft program.
  • Experience working with commercial payloads systems and/or interiors (Cabin, Cockpit and Cargo).
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

  • 20+ years’ experience in payload design or related engineering roles within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs with credentials to recognize candidate as a SME and industry expert.
  • Current Organization Designation Authorization Engineering Unit Member (ODA E-UM), Boeing Designated Expert (BDE), or designation by the FAA as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER).
  • Experience leading a team of engineers with responsibility for the cost, schedule, and technical quality of their output.
  • Experience developing and mentoring other engineers and teams.
  • Experience reviewing/approving Service Bulletins.
  • Experience creating standardized documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on COSP/SRP projects related to Payloads for OoP aircraft
  • Organizes design reviews with SMEs, formulates path forward with findings and prepares technical presentations for executive review boards of potential safety items
  • Reviews Engineering documents for past design
  • Creates design solutions for SRPs, interfaces with suppliers for development, test and production activities
  • Supports BGS Spares and Service Engineering
  • Develops, maintains and modifies interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle
  • Works under minimal direction.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work
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