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Lead Engineer Payloads Design Engineering (Payload Systems Design) Experienced or Senior

Boeing


Job Location:

North Charleston, SC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 103700 - 140300
Posted: 4 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Engineer - Payloads Design Engineering (Payload Systems Design) - Experienced or Senior

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking Experience or Senior Lead Design Engineers in North Charleston South Carolina. The Payloads organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and a lot that you dont: The passenger interior of the airplane along with the flight and attendant crew rests cargo compartments exterior markings/livery associated systems and cabin safety are all covered by Payloads. We enable our airline customers to fulfill their mission and represent their Payloads organization is a fast paced dynamic environment which pulls from many engineering role is for a Lead Design Engineer who will drive technical strategy lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure delivery of safe certifiable and manufacturable interiors products.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the future of engineering growth in Boeing South Carolina! Be part of the team that connects rigorous technical design to the future of air travel.

Lead Engineer positions are available for the following teams:

  • Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) Monuments

  • Emergency Equipment

  • Exterior Markings/Livery

  • Galleys

  • Integration

  • Lavatories

  • Lighting

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead engineering direction and technical strategy for assigned Payloads team across requirements development certification production and post-production phases.

  • Provide technical leadership and be the primary technical point of contact for customers suppliers and internal stakeholders.

  • Manages engineering work statement and execution demonstrating technical excellence and first pass quality.

  • Ensure design compliance with applicable regulations (FAA/EASA) Boeing and customer requirements

  • Drive technical design reviews and lead configuration management activities change control and release processes in coordination with product and program teams.

  • Foster culture of continuous improvement lessons-learned capture and team capability development.

  • Coordinates with internal and external multi-disciplinary functions to support new design development meet customer needs and validate requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical Civil Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

  • 5 years of relevant engineering experience with demonstrated experience in design integration and certification in aerospace or closely related industries.

  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with customers and suppliers

  • Experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 9 years of experience in engineering including design integration and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.

  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and driving technical programs to delivery

  • Deep working knowledge of FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.

  • Prior experience in commercial aircraft interiors cargo systems or avionics/lighting integration.

  • Experience in program or project management: schedule development/execution resource planning cost estimation and risk management.

  • Experience with design for manufacturability/assembly and production readiness activities.

  • Track record of mentoring engineers and developing technical teams.

  • Familiarity with configuration management tools/processes CAD tools and systems engineering practices.

  • Experience in customer-focused teams; strong systems and interface management; supplier management experience

  • Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certifications desirable.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to step into a lead role shaping interiors and payload deliverables for the 787 program we encourage you to apply.

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 Range Summary:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Experienced Level 3: $103700 - $140300

Summary pay range Senior Level 4: $126650 - $171350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

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 award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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