← Back to jobs
Boeing logo

Senior Structural & Payload Design Engineer

Posted 1 day agoMechanical
Compensation
$126,650–$171,350/year

Job Description

Senior Structural & Payload Design Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring for a Senior Structural & Payload Design Engineer in Kennedy Space Center, FL.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, doing work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Support Boeing and NASA program tasks as required

  • Perform 3D volumetric simulations to verify new designs, planning and operations

  • Plan, coordinate and execute tasks requested by our customer base

  • Ability to lead 3D scanning and Tracking tasks in the field to satisfy customer requests

  • Ability to gain access to and work in non-airconditioned areas such as the VAB, PadB and other processing areas as well as working at heights and capturing data for post-processing and analysis

  • Conduct meetings in TEAMS and F2F to discuss study results and findings to teams of your peers

  • Able to communicate well with different personalities, internal and external customers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with CATIA, DELMIA, CREO, Realworks, Polyworks, GOM

  • Advanced knowledge of CATIA and DELMIA, inverse kinematics photo rendering and scripting

  • Experience with 3D laser Scanners, trackers and Photogrammetry

  • Experience capturing and working with 3D point clouds

  • Use of VR software for modeling, as well as operation and presentation

  • Familiarization with Kennedy Space Center and the various launch and processing facilities

  • Experience planning tasks, leading teams, performing safety pre-task briefings

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

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: $126,650 - $171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's 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 a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning

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.

EEO is the law

Boeing EEO Policy

Request an Accommodation

Applicant Privacy


Boeing Participates in E – Verify

Right to Work Statement

Optimize Your Resume for This Job

Get a match score and see exactly which keywords you're missing

Optimize Resume

Ready to Apply?

This will take you to Boeing's application page

Apply on Boeing

Job Details

Category
Mechanical
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, FL
Posted
Mar 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Mar 3, 2026, 05:49 PM
Compensation
$126,650 - $171,350 per year

About Boeing

Part of the growing space industry ecosystem pushing humanity toward interplanetary exploration.

Found this role interesting?

Shipping like we're funded. We're not. No affiliation.

Sequoia logo
Y Combinator logo
Founders Fund logo
a16z logo