Payloads Design Engineer for Seat Integration (Experienced or Senior level) (M/F/D)

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Job ID: JR2026503717

Category: Engineering - Mechanical & Structural

Role Type: Onsite

About the Position

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Join our team in Hamburg, Germany, as a Payloads Design Engineer for Seat Integration (Experienced or Senior level) (m/f/d) and contribute to unique seat certification and integration for all Boeing aircraft models as line fit or retrofit.

Responsibilities

Level 3 (Experienced)

• Develop and integrate cabin interior system solutions to ensure seating products meet defined interfaces with aircraft structures, systems, monuments, and cabin layouts across programs.
• Define, analyze, and validate design requirements and installation concepts using analysis and test results to meet aircraft-level performance, safety, and certification requirements.
• Evaluate supplier technical data and design solutions (e.g., seat envelope drawings, installation limitations and constraints, and interface definitions) and provide recommendations for robust, producible integration.
• Coordinate technical activities across engineering, suppliers, and production to resolve integration and interface issues that affect delivery, implementation of modifications, and program milestones.
• Support continuous improvement of integration methods, tools, and best practices and apply these improvements in production and postproduction modification environments.

Level 4 (Senior)

• Lead the integration of cabin interior systems, ensuring seating products are fully compatible with aircraft structures, systems, monuments, and cabin interfaces across multiple Boeing programs.
• Own design requirements, validation, and verification strategy, integrating analytical and test results to ensure compliance with aircraft-level performance, safety, and certification requirements.
• Provide technical authority in supplier evaluation and design approval, reviewing complex technical data (e.g., seat envelopes, installation constraints, substantiation approaches) to ensure robust, compliant, and producible integration solutions.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve complex integration issues, acting as the primary technical focal across engineering disciplines, suppliers, certification specialists, and production stakeholders to protect delivery and program milestones.
• Lead development of integration strategies, standards, and best practices, including assessment of feasibility, risks, and implementation approaches for both production and post-production modifications.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Level 3 (Experienced)

• 5+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.
• Experience: You have 5+ years of experience within a Design or Production Organization (EASA or FAA approved). Current or recent appointment as a Design Review or Verification Engineer (DVE/DRE) with terms of approval relevant to interior (payloads) discipline is preferable.
• Knowledge: You can demonstrate experience with aircraft interior design/modification programs with a high level of attention to detail. You have knowledge of airworthiness requirements, e.g., CS/FAR25, ETSO/TSO.
• Collaboration: You have 5+ years of experience in leading complex projects (development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.) including influencing team members and stakeholders (suppliers, customers, solution providers) involved and are willing to help develop, mentor, and coach less experienced staff.
• Tools: You can demonstrate expertise with navigating OEM data systems for specifications and standards and have worked with our most important tools: Catia V5 / V6, ENOVIA, IVT, AutoCAD.
• Personality: You are a principled, reliable professional who values integrity, safety, and accountability, always striving for the highest standards of quality and ethical conduct. Inclusive and collaborative by nature, you communicate transparently, respect diverse perspectives, and take ownership to drive results the right way.
• Flexibility: You are comfortable with a variable work statement. Our stakeholders are located around the globe; this can require you to be flexible to support meetings to cover different time zones.

Level 4 (Senior)

• 10+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.
• Experience: You have 5+ years of experience as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) in an EASA Design Organization or as an engineering Unit Member (e-UM) in an FAA Design Organization with terms of approval relevant to interior (payloads) discipline.
• Knowledge: You can demonstrate experience with aircraft interior design/modification programs with a high level of attention to detail. You have good knowledge of airworthiness requirements, e.g., CS/FAR25, ETSO/TSO.
• Collaboration: You have 5+ years of experience in leading complex projects (development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.) including influencing team members and stakeholders (suppliers, customers, solution providers) involved and are willing to help develop, mentor, and coach less experienced staff.
• Tools: You can demonstrate expertise with navigating OEM data systems for specifications and standards and have worked with our most important tools: Catia V5 / V6, ENOVIA, IVT, AutoCAD.
• Personality: You are a principled, reliable professional who values integrity, safety, and accountability, always striving for the highest standards of quality and ethical conduct. Inclusive and collaborative by nature, you communicate transparently, respect diverse perspectives, and take ownership to drive results the right way.
• Flexibility: You are comfortable with a variable work statement. Our stakeholders are located around the globe; this can require you to be flexible to support meetings to cover different time zones.

What We Offer

• Vacation & Personal Time Off: 32 vacation days plus paid PTO for life events - recharge when it matters.
• Meal & Transport: Monthly meal allowance of €115 and €50 transport credit through flexible apps (including Deutschland-Ticket, any form of public transportation, e-rollers and bikes, taxis/Uber, fuel/e-charges, and bike leasing) to help with daily costs, commuting, and personal travel.
• Pension & Retirement: Robust pension plan and flexible contribution options to support your financial future.
• Income & Insurance Protection: Life insurance at 2x annual salary and total occupational disability cover at 1x; sick-leave salary gap insurance to bridge social security and your pay.
• Global Travel & Medical Coverage: Business-trip insurance with International SOS assistance and medical protection while abroad - travel with confidence.
• Career Development: Learning Together program funding degrees, MBAs, and certifications to grow your skills and career.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance and WellBeing programs for comprehensive health and mental wellness support.

For a full list of our benefits in Germany, please check our website as these are changing regularly to match market requirements at a local level.

About the Company

Boeing is a global leader connecting people and economies with over 14,000 aircraft in service. With our strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability, we make air travel possible for millions. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.

Apply now and help us shape the future of air travel-where possibilities are engineered!

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026.