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The Boeing Company Senior Seat Structures Engineer (m/f/d) in Hamburg, Germany
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.
Our Commercial Modifications Team is currently looking for you in Hamburg, Germany as a
Senior Seat Str uctures Engineer (m/f/d)
About us:
In our commercial modifications team, we are proud to operate under our EASA Part21J Design Organization Approval; with a clear mission: to become the number one customer choice for aircraft retrofit solutions in the commercial aviation market. Our international team, with strong presences in Hamburg and Munich, specializes in interior retrofit projects, ranging from halon fire extinguisher replacements to full cabin tube strips.
As we expand our operations in Germany, we are excited to grow our Seat Integration Team in Hamburg, focusing on unique seat certification and integration for all Boeing aircraft models. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value and quality, making us the preferred provider of cabin modifications and maintenance.
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:
Be responsibleforand leadthe certificationactivities foraircraftseating products, with the BoeingCommercial Airplanes business unit,toproduce STCs thatpermitpost-deliveryinstallation of new seating products.
Be a technicalfocalpointand Boeing representativeforstress,structuresand certificationtopicsrelated to seat integrationintotheairplane.
Perform analyticaland finite element (FE) calculations, assess and predict structural failure modesand performroot cause analysiswhen needed.
Compile structural substantiation documentsand reviewsupplierdata for integration approval ofallseattypesanduniqueseatfeaturesinto the airframe.
Work closely withBoeing teamsand otherinternal and externalstakeholdersto ensureour products aredelivered in the correct conditionand quality.
What you bring to the table:
Basic qualifications ( R equired Skills/Experience ):
Bachelor’s degree in Stress/Structures/Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering.
8+years' experience in commercialaircraftdesign within an EASA Part 21, Subpart J Design Organization (or equivalent).
Experience as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) for Structures in current orpreviousrole.
Demonstrated experience with certification under EASA Part 21J.
Experience within seatdevelopment and certification from concept through approval,including testwitnessingandETSO (i.e.: C127, C39 series) performance standards foraircraftseats knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) :
Experience: You haveadeep knowledge of EASA airworthiness regulations and applicable requirements (e.g.CS-25) and related ACs and AMCs; relevant to §25.562 and occupant protection.
Knowledge: You showa high levelof attention to detail and bring extensive experience withaircraftinterior modification programs including certifying novel seat features such as pre-tensioners and air bags. You thrive while working on multiple programs with varying levels of requirements.
Collaboration: 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.
Tools: You candemonstratesolidexpertisewith key engineering tools:ENOVIA, Catia V5/V6,AltairHyper Works, PATRAN / NASTRAN.
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/teams arelocatedaround the globe; this can require you to be flexible to support meetings to cover different time zones.
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 Wellbeing 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.
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!
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 06, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (Germany)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 (https://www.thevaluable500.com/) and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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.