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

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Boeing Deutschland GmbH is seeking a mid‑level Lighting Design Engineer to join its Commercial Airplanes Payloads organization in Hamburg, Germany. Boeing designs and manufactures commercial jetliners, delivering aircraft that connect people and economies worldwide while emphasizing safety, quality and sustainability. The engineer will be responsible for defining, developing and documenting interior lighting system architectures and requirements, covering general, emergency, scene and passenger‑information lighting. Daily work includes performing and approving analyses, simulations and test activities to verify compliance with technical, safety and regulatory standards; designing and integrating lighting components using 3D CAD, optical modelling and electrical/mechanical integration tools; and leading technical coordination with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to ensure design maturity, certification and production readiness. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical, civil, aerospace, aeronautical or material sciences) and have at least five years of experience in aerospace interiors, lighting technology, materials properties, design criteria, integration and certification (CS/FAR 25). Required knowledge includes optics and lighting system design, with hands‑on use of optical modelling tools such as SPEOS, ASAP or LightTools, and familiarity with photometric/radiometric verification methods. Applicants should also have five years of program or project‑management experience, leading complex proposals, schedules, risk and issue management, and be versed in Design for Manufacturing principles and electronics manufacturing methods. Preferred qualifications include experience applying Systems Engineering processes for functional architecture definition, requirements validation, verification planning and safety assessments, as well as a proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects, influence stakeholders and mentor junior staff. The role may involve occasional global travel and requires flexibility to adapt to variable work statements. Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package in Germany, featuring 32 vacation days, personal time‑off for life events, a robust pension plan, life and disability insurance, sick‑leave salary‑gap coverage, global travel insurance, medical benefits abroad, career‑advancement programs, and wellness support. What the role asks for: - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Material Sciences - Minimum 5 years aerospace interior and lighting experience - Knowledge of optics and lighting system design - Experience with SPEOS, ASAP or LightTools optical modelling tools - 5 years program or project‑management experience - Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing principles - Ability to lead cross‑functional supplier and engineering teams - Nice‑to‑have: Systems Engineering process experience for architecture and safety assessments