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Design Engineer - Mechanical Flight Controls; Experienced or Senior

Job in Seal Beach, Orange County, California, 90740, USA
Listing for: The Boeing Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Design Engineer - Mechanical Flight Controls (Experienced or Senior)

Overview

Job Description

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. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an Experienced or Senior Engineer specializing in Mechanical Flight Controls to join our Out-of-Production (OoP) Mechanical (Mech) Systems Design Engineering (DE) team based in Seal Beach, CA
.

This role is integral to our commitment to safety and compliance with FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of design principles, aircraft performance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that our aircraft meet the highest safety standards.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Engineers.

Position Responsibilities
  • Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects.

  • Supports to BCA Production, BGS Modifications, BGS Boeing Converted Freighter program and Engineering changes for OoP aircraft.

  • Supports BGS Spares (ELRs, SDTs and Interchange abilities).

  • Provides design solutions to the Service Engineering team for BCS and other fleet issues with design solutions.

General tasks
  • Performs new detail design, as well as participate in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues. Support the development and documentation of Airplane components such as / gearboxes, cable system components, pilot controls (i.e. column, wheel, rudder pedals, switches, etc.), torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, various sensor types, etc.,

  • Opportunities for mechanical engineering engagement in Flight Controls and Mechanical Systems include work in Primary Flight Controls (e.g. pilot controls, elevators, horizontal stabilizer, rudder, ailerons, and spoilers/speed-brakes), High Lift Systems (i.e. leading edge flaps or slats, and trailing edge flaps).

  • Works to ensure world-class Mechanical Systems by collaborating with other organizations such as Aerodynamics Performance and Stability & Control, Structures, Flight Deck Crew Operations, Pilots, Electrical Systems, Systems Stress, Customer Services & Airline Customers, Factory and Flight Line Operations, Supplier Management, Airplane Safety and many others.

  • Requirements definition, conducting various types of analysis, use of CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA, and math modeling with tools such as Simulink and EASY
    5.

  • Conducts or participates in design reviews as a SMEs, formulates path forward with findings and prepares technical presentations for executive review boards of potential safety items

  • Engages in supplier coordination, define verification methods such as component, system-level and airplane-level testing, and participate in that testing.

  • Participates in activities related to certification of Boeing products with regulatory agencies.

Work Authorization

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Seal Beach, CA location.

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. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 2+ years’ experience using CATIA v5 and ENOVIA.

  • 2+ years’ experience with Boeing commercial aircraft

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
  • 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience presenting to senior leadership.

  • Strong collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions.

  • Experience reviewing/approving Service Bulletins.

  • Willingness…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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