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Associate Research & Development Structural Analysis Engineer

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025470804 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 05, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

The Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) organization is seeking a Associate Research & Development Structural Analysis Engineer to join the Composites, Materials, and Structures (CMS) group, on the Structural Analysis and Digital Tools team, in North Charleston, SC.

BTI is the preferred provider of technologies and innovation across the entire Boeing enterprise. We work across the complete product lifecycle of Boeing's commercial aircraft, military aircraft, rotorcraft, space vehicles, UAVs, and advanced vehicle prototypes. We provide innovative support for current and future products and services, act as global scouts for innovative technologies, and solve our customers' most difficult technology challenges.

CMS is focused on discovering, developing, and transitioning innovative structures technology into Boeing products.  We develop, integrate, and transition advanced structural architectures and design concepts.  We advance the state of the art in methods and tools for structural analysis.  We accelerate the qualification and certification of new materials and structures.  Our highly capable engineers excel in a team environment of challenge and opportunity on multiple projects, and partnering with Boeing business units, government customers, global suppliers, and universities to rapidly mature key technologies to production readiness.

Your duties as an engineer will include (but are not limited to):

  • Performs structural analysis using well defined analysis tools and methods to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

  • Participates in various test activities to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied

  • Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the structural analysis process

  • Works in a collaborative team environment with the opportunity for frequent interaction with team members and mentors

  • Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance

  • Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements

  • Investigates emerging technologies to develop future product designs to meet projected requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

  • Experience in structural analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

  • Experience in structural analysis methods and tools such as Finite Element Analysis

  • Ability to adapt quickly to new projects and data sources

  • Aerospace, Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree with courses in programming

  • Experience in programming languages, such as Python

  • Active US security clearance

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.

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: $76,500 - $103,500


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 13, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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