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Boeing · 16 hours ago

Payloads Engineer (Senior or Lead)

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$107K/yr - $190K/yr

9+ years exp

Boeing is a leading aerospace company committed to innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a highly experienced Payloads Engineer to lead engineering projects on Boeing airplane models, serving as a technical leader and mentor while collaborating across functional groups to deliver airplane retrofits.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Payloads Engineering for Interior Modifications, guiding project teams towards engineering solutions that meet customer requirements and regulatory standards

Drive execution of complex and high-visibility projects from proposal to completion, leading risk management, assessing scope changes and schedule impacts while coordinating across multi-functional teams

Responsible for defining engineering work statement for the project, providing tasks, hours, flows and resource needs, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives

Present project status to leadership, program managers, and key stakeholders, identifying risks, issues and opportunities

Act as a Design Approval Engineer (DAE) mentor by providing expert guidance on compliance, certification processes, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all designs meet FAA, EASA, and other regulatory standards

Support project proposal activities by reviewing statement of work, assessing potential impact to certification or to configuration control, and by defining overall effort required to complete the project

Mentor engineers and global engineering teams, developing key competencies and providing training to technical skills

Provide engineering oversight to Boeing global partners. Manage work assignments and distribution to global partners; review and approve their work for quality and accuracy to ensure that it meets Boeing standards and certification requirements

Drive technical design reviews with affected groups, leading discussions, providing strategic direction, and influencing project outcomes

Present engineering technical information in customer and supplier meetings

Apply engineering principles to investigate technical inquiries, technical deviations, customer/modification site inquiries, non-conformances, non-compliances, operational and quality issues; lead teams to develop engineering solutions

Review and approve service bulletins, certification plans, supplier data, and engineering deliverables

Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and technical excellence

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, developing new tools and methodologies to enhance engineering capabilities

Travel domestically and internationally as required to support program milestones, customer meetings, and on-site engineering support

Qualification

Payloads EngineeringFAAEASA certificationAircraft interiors expertiseLeadershipMentoringCATIAENOVIAProject managementContinuous improvementCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

9+ years of experience in aircraft payloads/interiors engineering, including modifications and fleet retrofits

In-depth understanding of FAA and EASA certification processes (e.g., Part 25, Part 21, STC approvals)

Proven experience leading complex commercial aircraft modification programs

Expertise in aircraft interiors, structures, materials, and systems integration

Strong leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing teams

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies

Experience with CATIA, ENOVIA, or similar design tools

Preferred

5+ years of experience working with post-production aircraft modifications

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics to senior leadership

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across multiple disciplines to drive project success

Willingness to tackle new technical challenges and expand expertise into unfamiliar areas

Passion for continuous improvement in aircraft design, performance, and efficiency

In-depth knowledge of CFR Part 25 regulatory requirements and compliance

Proficiency in IVT, experience with PDM, and DE/DDE Approver credentials are highly beneficial

15.4 Payloads DAE credentials are advantageous but not mandatory

Extensive experience in reviewing and approving Service Bulletins with a strong understanding of certification impacts

Experience with Evacuation Systems and Water/Waste is beneficial but not required

Deep expertise in aircraft interiors and Payloads commodities, including overhead stowage bins, lavatories, galleys, seats, PSU, sidewalls, air grilles, flight deck seats, and more

Project management or PMP certification is a plus