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

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DEU - Hamburg, GermanyFull timePosted 9 days ago (Aug 4, 2026)

About the role

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

Company

Boeing Deutschland GmbH - BDG

Join   Team   Boeing !

We are 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.   As we expand our operations in Germany, we are excited to grow our Seat Integration Team s , focusing on unique seat certification and integration for all Boeing   aircraft   models   as line fit or retrofit .   We are looking for you in

Hamburg, Germany

as a   Payloads Design   Engineer   for 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 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 post production modification environments.

In this role you will (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.

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,   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   Well Being   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 .

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

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

Level 3 (Experienced)

• 5+ years of experience in 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 /FAR   25, 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   flexib le   to support meeting s   to cover different time zones .

Level 4 (Senior)

• 10 + years of experience in 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 /FAR   25, 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   flexib le   to support meeting s   to 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 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!

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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