
Payloads Design Engineer for Seat Integration (Experienced or Senior level) (M/F/D)
Company:
Boeing Deutschland GmbH - BDG
JoinTeamBoeing! We are a global leaderconnecting people and economies with over 14,000aircraftin service With our strong commitment to safety,qualityand sustainability,wemake air travelpossible formillions.
As we expand our operations in Germany, we are excited to grow our Seat Integration Teams, focusing on unique seat certification and integration for all Boeingaircraftmodelsas line fit or retrofit
We are looking for you inHamburg, Germanyas aPayloads DesignEngineerfor Seat Integration (Experienced or Senior level) (m/f/d).
If you are passionate about aviation and want to be part of a dynamic team committed to customer success, we invite you to explore opportunities with us!
In this role you will (level 3 - Experienced):
Develop and integrate cabin interior system solutions to ensure seating products meet defined interfaces withaircraftstructures, systems, monuments, and cabin layouts across programs.
Define, analyze, andvalidatedesign requirements and installation concepts using analysis and test results to meetaircraft levelperformance, 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.
In this role you will (level 4 - Senior):
Lead the integration of cabin interior systems, ensuring seating products are fully compatible withaircraftstructures, systems, monuments, and cabin interfaces across multiple Boeing programs.
Own design requirements, validation, and verification strategy, integrating analytical and test results to ensure compliance withaircraft-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.
What we offer you:
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, commutingand 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 assistanceand 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 WellBeingprograms for comprehensive health andmentalwellnesssupport
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
What you bring to the table:
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 Aerospaceindustry, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalentcombination ofadditionaleducation and relevantexperience
Experience:You have 5+ years of experience within a Designor ProductionOrganization (EASA or FAA approved). Current or recent appointment as a Design Review or Verification Engineer (DVE/DRE) with terms of approval relevant tointerior (payloads)discipline is preferable
Knowledge:You candemonstrateexperience withaircraftinteriordesign/modification programs witha high levelof attention to detail. You have knowledgeofairworthiness requirements,e.g.CSFAR25, ETSOTSO
Collaboration:Youhave 5+ years of experienceinleading 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)involvedand are willing to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff
Tools:You candemonstrateexpertisewith 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,safetyand 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 arecomfortable with a variable work statement OurStakeholdersarelocatedaround the globe;this can require you to beflexibleto support meetingsto cover different time zones
Level 4 (Senior):
10+ years of experience in Aerospaceindustry, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalentcombination ofadditionaleducation and relevantexperience
Experience:You have5+yearsofexperience as aCompliance Verification Engineer (CVE)in an EASA Design Organizationor as an engineering Unit Member (e-UM)in anFAADesign Organizationwith terms of approval relevant tointerior (payloads)discipline
Knowledge:You candemonstrateexperience withaircraftinteriordesign/modification programs witha high levelof attention to detail. You havegoodknowledgeofairworthiness requirements,e.g.CSFAR25, ETSOTSO
Collaboration:Youhave 5+ years of experienceinleading 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)involvedand are willing to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff
Tools:You candemonstrateexpertisewith 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,safetyand 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 arecomfortable with a variable work statement OurStakeholdersarelocatedaround the globe;this can require you to beflexibleto support meetingsto cover different time zones
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
You´ll be part of a small, cross-functional team empowered to move fast, experiment freely, and build ambitious solutions – all whilebenefitingfrom the infrastructure,networkand mentorship available within a mature enterprise.
Ifyou'reready to tackle exciting challenges in aviation and contribute to a team that relentlessly pursues excellence, apply online now and help us shape the future of air travel—where possibilities are engineered!
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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:
Not a Shift Worker (Germany)

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