Structures Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Overview

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Structures Design Engineer ( Mid-level or Senior ) located in El Segundo, CA . The selected candidate will be responsible for developing structure / payload system and component design. Competencies needed for this role include Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Innovation, Project Management, and Engineering Judgment.

Position Responsibilities

• Create documentation of structural, payload and bus tooling / equipment system integration based on design requirements to facilitate / increase productivity throughout the lifecycle of the vehicle.
• Develop, maintain, modify and interpret tooling / equipment engineering documentation using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools (Creo), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T – ASME Y14.5M) standards and / or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support in the design of appendage deployment tests tooling to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Evaluate program and project requirements, develop complex equipment and tooling concepts and designs solutions for the Production System.
• Create dispositions and closure of vehicle integration and structure business unit related process anomalies.
• Validate contractual performance milestones, maintain configuration control, conduct reviews, prepare plans for production readiness, preventative maintenance, and spares.
• Participate in all manufacturing tooling assembly operations with focus on customer satisfaction.
• Actively support design for manufacturing, integration reviews and process improvements by reviewing previous designs / lessons learned, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and / or contracts in order to support proposals, studies, and / or produce higher quality and more efficient detail designs and integration.
• Support preliminary design layouts, sketches, preliminary strength analysis to support trade studies, develop structural technology, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, define interfaces.
• Support the evaluation and resolution of production and service issues.
• Support management of the engineering project by providing status and following the project plan.
• Assist in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts in order to grow the business. Tasks include : work statement estimates (e.g., cost, schedule, task breakdown) and marketing support.
• Compiles and analyzes technical data to determine the effects on product engineering design and rate estimates, identifies robotics, automation or technology recommendations and system integration for equipment and tooling.
• Ensures compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
• Actively seeks learning opportunities, participates in training, and studies Boeing processes and procedures to increase personal knowledge and understanding of project management.
• Works under general direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo, CA, location.

Note : This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9 / 80 schedule rotation. 9 / 80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

Additional Information

Drug Free Workplace : Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Boeing provides eligible employees with a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and time away from work. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for mid-level : $96,050 - $129,950

Summary Pay Range for senior level : $120,700 - $163,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 29, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

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 / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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