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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2026499391 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 11, 2026
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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.

787 Airframe in Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for a Senior (Level 5) Structural Analysis Engineer for our Wing, Wing Edges, Empennage, Systems Stress, or Interiors Stress teams to work at our North Charleston, SC location. At Boeing, our engineers share a passion to redefine what’s possible. To turn dreams into reality. To bring cutting edge technology to market. If you are seeking a dynamic, innovative environment, this opportunity is for you! This is a great opportunity to work in the Commercial Airplanes South Carolina Design Center, as a Structural Analysis Engineer.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Plans and organizes structural analysis work at the program level to assure total compliance with structural integrity and stability requirements.

  • Develops, integrates and documents complex or unique structural requirements to establish the system design.

  • Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment.

  • Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance of the product.

  • Works with customers and regulatory agencies to define certification processes that will ensure requirements are met.

  • Reviews and approves certification results.

  • Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

  • Defines and organizes test programs to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.

  • Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.

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

  • Works under consultative direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the North Charleston, SC location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

  • 12+ years of experience in the structural or aerospace industry

  • 9+ years of experience performing structural analysis on metallic structures

  • 9+ years of experience performing structural analysis on composite material systems (if seeking to work in the Wing, Wing Edges, or Empennage team)

  • 9+ years of experience working on primary aircraft structures or airplane systems secondary structures or interiors secondary structures

  • 3+ years of experience collaborating and performing oversight on projects with international partners/suppliers

  • 3+ years of experience supporting test development and execution

  • Ability to assist, advice, and check classical hand analysis methods

  • Ability to perform FEA and understand/utilize/validate results

  • Prior experience with aircraft, heavy structures, hardware systems or interiors manufacturing/production systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

  • 5+ years of experience planning, organizing, and executing program level structural analysis

  • 3+ years of experience developing, integrating, and documenting complex or unique structural requirements

  • 3+ years of Experience with program level cross-functional integration

  • 3+ years of experience working with customer and regulatory agencies to define certification strategy that will ensure requirements are met

  • Current or prior DER/AR/E-UM

  • Experience leading or performing structural analysis for a full lifecycle of a structure

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.

Shift:

This role is for 1st shift, however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

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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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 5): $154,700 – $209,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 16, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

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.

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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