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

- **Company:** Boeing Company
- **Location:** North Charleston, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $103,700.0 - $140,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467646369&tx=FK6966FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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., * 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., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

## Description

* 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.