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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for airplane designer in the United States is $26.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Airplane Designer vs Aerospace Engineer?

AspectAirplane DesignerAerospace Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in aerospace, aeronautical engineering or related fieldBachelor's or higher in aerospace, mechanical, or aeronautical engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, labs, CAD softwareResearch labs, manufacturing plants, testing facilities
Industry UsagePrimarily in aircraft design companies and manufacturersBroader aerospace sector including aircraft, spacecraft, defense

While both roles involve aircraft design, an Airplane Designer focuses specifically on creating and developing airplane models, often working within design teams. An Aerospace Engineer has a broader scope, working on various aerospace projects including aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems, often involving research, testing, and systems analysis.

How do you become an airplane designer?

To become an airplane designer, typically a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field is required. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level engineering roles and developing skills in CAD software and aerodynamics are important steps in the process.

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Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME)

North Charleston, SC

Boeing
Aviation • 10K+ employees
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$164K - $223K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 618 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring for Airplane Electronic Engineer (SME) to join the 787 Electronic Systems (Avionics, Integrated Modular Avionics, Network Systems, & Electrical Subsystems) team located in North Charleston, South Carolina.

As a member of the Electronic Systems team at BSC, you will develop and support these systems and their components in a sustaining production environment. Project examples include addressing design obsolescence, developing product improvements, supporting production build and test, supporting new customer introduction, and supporting the in-service fleet.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
  • Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
  • Leads work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
  • Oversees the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements. Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
  • Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs.
  • Makes recommendations for technology investments.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware Development & Qualification
  • Experience with DO-297 Integrated Modular Avionics Development & Qualification
  • Experience with ARP-4754 Systems Development & Qualification
  • Experience with DO-178 Airborne Software Development & Qualification
  • Engineering Requirement definition / verification
  • Commercial Aerospace certification experience
  • Experience w/ ARINC 429 & 664
  • Successful track record of mentorship and formal/informal leadership

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 & 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 several 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 SME (Level 5): $164,900 - $223,100

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 not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer willing to 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)

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