Structures and Payload Design Engineer (Payload Systems Design)

About the role

The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking experienced Design Engineers for multiple positions in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Payloads organization is responsible for the airplane interior, cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety. The selected candidate will support the full product lifecycle, including customer configuration development, supplier engagement, design validation and verification, integration of business needs, and support through production and certification. Work involves interfacing with project engineering, production engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, integrating, and documenting structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Assist in performing tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Support supplier performance management, test and production activities, and coordinate with suppliers to optimize design and achieve program goals.
• Assist in developing new design/analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
• Support investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.
• Develop, maintain, and modify interior payload system and component designs using 3-D CAD tools and other methods to provide product definition to engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Materials Science).
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in program or project management, including development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and issues management.
• Basic understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria, and release processes.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development.