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

Boeing 🇺🇸 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America

$103,700 - $171,350 Full-time Senior

Lead engineering direction and technical strategy for the Payloads team across requirements, development, certification, and production phases. Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while ensuring design compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering direction and technical strategy for the Payloads team across requirements, development, certification, and production phases. Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while ensuring design compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in aerospace design, integration, and certification. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a technical environment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time away from work

Key Skills

Aerospace engineering Payload design Systems integration Design certification Regulatory compliance Technical leadership Cross‑functional team management Effective communication Requirements analysis Mechanical design Systems engineering Risk management Supplier coordination Customer liaison Technical documentation Quality assurance Project management CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) Product lifecycle management (PLM) Agile methodology

About Boeing

Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that designs, builds and supports commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Guided by our commitment to safety and quality, we innovate to deliver solutions that bring real value to our customers and the industry. As a top U.S. exporter, we work with a strong global supply base to drive economic opportunity and community impact worldwide. Our team leads with integrity and passion as it shapes the future of aerospace. Explore careers with us: boeing.com/careers 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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