Lighting Design Engineer (Mid-Level) (m/f/d)

We are a global leader in manufacturing commercial jetliners, with over 14,000 aircraft connecting people and economies worldwide. With our strong commitment to safety, quality and sustainability, our planes make air travel accessible to millions. Located in the vibrant city of Hamburg, the “Gateway to the World,” we oversee Cabin and Cargo Engineering across all Boeing programs. Inspired by the magic of flight, our globally collaborative team combines functional design with aesthetic appeal, focusing on accessibility and desirability to exceed our customers' expectations. Our Boeing Commercial Airplanes Team is currently looking for you in

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Our Payloads organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and a lot that you don’t: The Interior of the airplane, along with the Lavatories, Galleys, Cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We enable our airline customers to fulfil their mission and represent their brand.

• Define, develop, and document aircraft interior lighting system architectures and requirements, covering general lighting, emergency lighting, lighting scenes, and passenger information signs • Perform and approve analyses, simulations, and test activities to validate and verify lighting systems and components meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements • Design and integrate interior lighting systems and components using 3D CAD, optical modeling and simulation tools, and electrical/mechanical integration methods across the product lifecycle • Lead technical coordination with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring design maturity, qualification, certification, production readiness, and compliance with Boeing and customer requirements • Ensure regulatory compliance and technical robustness, addressing regulatory changes (e.g., RoHS restriction on mercury within the EU, Minamata Convention in Japan), managing technical risks, and assessing emerging lighting technologies for future aircraft applications

Embrace work-life balance with 32 vacation days—because you deserve time to recharge! •

Benefit from 2 paid days for emergencies, 2 for your wedding, 1 for moving, and 3 for bereavement – because life happens! •

Build a secure future with our robust pension plan, featuring 13 monthly payments and flexible contribution options—because your future also matters to us! •

Protect your loved ones with 2x your annual salary in life insurance and 1x for total occupational disability—ensuring they’re cared for, no matter what •

: Rest easy with income protection during sick leave, covering the gap between social security pay and your salary—so you can focus on healing •

Travel confidently with global insurance for all your business trips, ensuring your safety wherever you go •

Enhance your skills and advance your career through our Learning Together Program, which supports degrees, MBAs, and certifications •

Access our Employee Assistance & Well-Being programs for a healthier, happier you 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.

Knowledge of optics and lighting system design including the use of optical modeling & simulation tools, such as SPEOS, ASAP, or LightTools, as well as photometric & radiometric verification methods and equipment •

5+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including development and execution of schedule milestones, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management) •

With Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles, including experience with electronics manufacturing methods; and with the challenges of addressing component obsolescence and qualifying replacement lighting products for legacy lighting technologies •

Experience applying Systems Engineering processes for functional architecture definition & decomposition, requirements definition & validation, verification planning, and safety assessments •

You are experienced in leading complex projects including influencing team members and stakeholders (suppliers, customers, solution providers) involved and are willing to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff •

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 •

You are comfortable with a variable work statement. Our Stakeholders are located around the globe; this can require you to travel occasionally and be flexible to support meetings to cover different time zones

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 while benefiting from the infrastructure, network and mentorship available within a mature enterprise.   You´ll be part of a small, cross-functional team empowered to move fast, experiment freely, and build ambitious solutions – all while benefiting from the infrastructure, network and mentorship available within a mature enterprise.   If you're ready 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!

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

Not a Shift Worker (Germany)