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Mid-Level or Experienced Propulsion Structures Design Engineer

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025474693 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 14, 2025
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Job Description

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Propulsion South Carolina under Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Propulsion Structures Design Engineer –Mid-Level or Experiencedto join our team at our location in

 The structures design engineer bears overall responsibility for developing safe, compliant, and reliable aircraft propulsion structures at the lowest cost and weight that meets all established design criteria. The design must be completed within a committed time period, and management may emphasize priorities, such as airplane performance, cost, or schedule. Both roles require general supervision or direction.

As a Mid-Level Structures Designer (Level 3), you will have the following responsibilities:

Develops, integrates and documents structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design. Develops, maintains and modifies structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Performs, integrates analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under general direction.

As an Experienced Structures Designer (Level 4), you will have the following responsibilities:

Develops, integrates and documents structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design. Develops, maintains and modifies structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Assists with investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under minimal direction. Assist with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in one of the following engineering majors: Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Civil, with an emphasis in structures related course material.
  • Experience with Engineering classification such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience or related work experience and/or combination of additional education and relevant experience with structural design.
  • Minimum of 3+ years’ experience with engineering tools such as CATIA, ENOVIA, and PDM is desired.
  • Ability to support occasional domestic travel to support our customers.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrate engineering knowledge as a level 3/4 engineer ideally working in a Structural and/or Aerospace industry.
  • Experience with aircraft Nacelle structures design.
  • CATIA V5 experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of FAA and EASA requirements regarding specific commodities structure.
  • Experience in aircraft structure, materials and properties, design criteria, and/or release processes.

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 Range Summary:

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 a number of 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.  

Mid- Level: 90,100-121,900

Experienced: 113,050-152,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 28, 2025


Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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