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Structures Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025459809 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 12, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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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 (PTC Creo, CreoView, Creo-Simulate), 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.

  • Supports in the design of appendage deployment tests tooling to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

  • Evaluates program and project requirements, develops 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.

  • Validates contractual performance milestones, maintains configuration control, conducts reviews, prepares plans for productions 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.

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):

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

  • 3+ years of experience developing 3D CAD models and/or drawings

  • 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and/or support IT project plans and schedules

  • Experience working within a fast-paced team environment which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with Program Leadership, internal and external customer representatives and development teams

  • Mid-level: typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

  • Senior level: typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience using Creo

  • 3+ years of applied experience in developing and providing instruction of technical documentation and training material for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

  • 3+ years of experience with Platform Structures or Subsystems design, integration and/or analysis experience

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.

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 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 Jul. 07, 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/SCI 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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