Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Associate & Mid-Level)
Boeing
0 - 3 years
California
Posted: 11/04/2026
Job Description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Global Services (BGS) Freighter Conversions is seeking Structural & Payload Design Engineer(Associate & Mid-Level) to join our Boeing Converted Freighter team at our Long Beach, CA facility, and make an immediate impact on a key program experiencing rapid growth.
From vaccine shipments to fresh food, from humanitarian supplies to e-commerce shipments, Boeing Converted Freighters keep connecting the world and improving people’s lives by enabling continued access to critical goods. The selected candidate will collaborate with a global team to convert existing passenger aircraft into state-of-the-art freighters and to deliver innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
In this position you will be able to combine the deep expertise and resources of the entire Boeing enterprise with the flexibility and fast pace of a post-production modification program to continuously raise the bar for technical excellence and product quality.
Some travel may be required to support our customers as well as to have learning experiences to enhance your career.
Position Responsibilities
Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements and component designs
Use 3-D Computer Aided Design tools (CATIA V5) and 2D drawings to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and external customers throughout the product lifecycle
Perform, integrate and analyze tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
Manage supplier development, test and production activities and coordinate with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals
Support in-service products by investigating failures and recommending improvements
Develop concepts for future product designs and modification to existing products to meet projected requirements
Assist in the evaluation of each conversion for impact to certification and conduct activities to show compliance to FAA regulations
Evaluate proposed expansions of fleet eligible for BCF conversion
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have 2+ years experience of 3-D CAD
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
5+ Years experience performing structural design for commercial aviation or similar industry.
5+ years experience in material strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes.
5+ years experience in 3-D CAD
Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences including executives and external customers
Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development
A track record of discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking.
A history of leading and upholding a proactive safety culture and of embracing first-time quality and continuous improvement as a way of life
History of demonstrated achievement and skill working with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects
Experience with metallic wide-body 7-series airplanes, especially 737, 767 and their derivatives
Experience with freighter airplanes, particularly freighter conversions
Knowledge and familiarity with Boeing Commercial Airplanes drawings, processes, and specifications
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range (Associate): $90,950 - $123,050
Summary pay range (Mid-Level): $111,350 - $150,650
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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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About Company
Boeing is one of the world's leading aerospace companies and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space, and security systems. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, Boeing was founded in 1916 and has been at the forefront of aviation innovation for over a century. The company designs and produces commercial aircraft, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense systems, and space exploration vehicles. Boeing also provides maintenance and support services to customers worldwide. Known for iconic models like the 737, 747, and 787 Dreamliner, Boeing is a key player in advancing global connectivity and space exploration.
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