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Payload Mechanical Design Engineer – Entry Level

Boeing


Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 76500 - 103500
Posted: 5 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Payload Mechanical Design Engineer Entry Level

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Payload Mechanical Design Engineer Entry Level for our team in El Segundo California.

The Payload Mechanical Engineering group needs a Payload Mechanical Design Engineer with technical knowledge and relevant experience for payload mechanical engineering CAD design processes and techniques and RF transmission line design and products

This individual assists to develop integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the spacecraft system design. They develop maintain and modify basic structural and interior payload system and component designs using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods to provide product definition to other engineering groups production operations suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. This engineer understands RF cable and waveguide routing methods and design criteria for RF systems and components to meet requirements and specifications. They assist with supplier development test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. This person supports investigation of anomalous issues and supports resolution and corrective actions and works under general supervision.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical Design using CAD application

  • RF Waveguide and cable routing using CAD application

  • Detail documentation for payload mechanical engineering

  • Support of manufacturing activities for payload engineering

  • Coordinating requirements between multiple functional groups

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

* This worksite participates in Boeings 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.*

This position requires a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI (U.S. Citizenship Required). An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance/SCI Post-Start is required.

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience

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

  • Experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g. Creo NX Catia)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active or Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance/SCI post-start

  • Experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a production environment

  • Experience working with RF Communication systems

  • Experience with CREO Parametric CAD application

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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: $ 76500 $ 103500

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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