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Senior Aircraft Cabin Configuration Engineer

Frimley, England Job ID JR2026497399 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Hybrid Post Date Mar. 02, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

Lead the Future of Aircraft Interiors!

At Boeing Global Services, we deliver innovative aircraft interior solutions that redefine passenger experience and operational performance for customers worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Cabin Configuration Engineer to take a leading role in shaping complex, high-value modification solutions across our Commercial Modifications Europe portfolio.

This is a senior engineering opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical leadership, commercial insight, and customer focus—and who wants to see their work translated into aircraft flying across the global fleet.

You’ll join an inclusive, collaborative, and fast-moving environment where your expertise directly influences customer decisions, programme success, and long-term business strategy.

From day one, you will be a trusted technical leader within the modification team, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and pride in both your work and the success of the wider organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Aircraft Cabin Configuration Engineer, you will lead the development of technically robust, commercially competitive aircraft interior modification solutions, supporting the full lifecycle from customer engagement through contract handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Complete Layout of Passenger Accommodation (LOPA) development for modification projects in support of sales and engineering projects

  • Lead and complete technical studies as required during initial scoping and proposal of modification projects

  • Work with engineering functional teams to effectively transition projects from initial engineering studies through proposal phase to executable engineering

  • Respond to requests from Boeing teams such as Sales, Program Management, or Engineering for LOPA development or initial technical studies

  • Identify and define risks, risk mitigations and opportunities during LOPA development phases

  • Develop engineering solutions that balance customer requirements and modification impacts to provide a cost and time effective solution that meets customer expectations

  • Provide technical, business and integration leadership for initial development of modification projects

  • Works under minimal direction. Subject Matter Experts (SME's) within the team for knowledge transfer and share lessons learned

  • Mentor Junior Engineers

  • Identifying and leading improvement initiatives

  • Occasional travel domestically or internationally to airline customers or other Boeing sites

This is a dynamic, high-impact role suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys ownership, influence, and delivering tangible results.

Why Join Boeing?

We invest in your career, your wellbeing, and your future.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional,financialand social well-being.Here’sa snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

  • Continuous learning -you’lldevelop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next

  • Success as defined by you -we’llprovide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

  • Diverse and inclusive culture -you’llbe embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

  • 25 days plus UK public holidays

  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

  • 6x annual salary life insurance

  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs,tooland incentives

What We’re Looking For

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • Minimum 8-years aviation/aerospace industry experience with 5 years within a cabin interior or related commodity design or project management environment

  • Knowledge of commercial aircraft cabin interiors is essential

  • Knowledge of EASA CS25 / FAR 25 requirements applicable to aircraft interiors is highly desirable

  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software is highly desirable

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

  • Enjoy leading complex technical and commercial discussions

  • Are confident making decisions and influencing outcomes

  • Collaborate effectively across engineering, commercial, and customer teams

  • Balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality

  • Communicate clearly, professionally, and with impact

  • Take ownership and bring a proactive, solution-focused mindset


Ready for Take-Off?

If you’re looking for a role where you can use your experience to contribute to real aircraft programmes, and continue your engineering career journey with a global aviation leader, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Boeing - and help shape the aircraft of tomorrow!


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 06, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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Your Benefits

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  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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