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Structures Design Engineers (Associate or Mid-Level)

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2026497930 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 03, 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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Structures Design Engineers (Associate or Mid-Level) to join our 777X Propulsion Structures team in North Charleston, South Carolina.

If this vision and mission responsibility resonates with you, apply and join our Boeing South Carolina team of Structures & Payloads Design Engineer today!

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2) and Mid-Level (Level 3) Structures Design Engineers.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.

  • Develops, maintains and modifies basic 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 tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

  • Assists with or manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.

  • Supports or manages the investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.

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

  • Works under general supervision or direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

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

  • 2+ years of experience with aircraft structural design

  • 2+ years of experience using CAD Tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 3: 5+ years of experience with aircraft structural design

  • 3+ years of experience with design of composite material systems

  • Demonstrated autonomy while working with technical teams and projects

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

  • Prior experience with manufacturing/production systems

  • Expertise using CATIA and Model Based Definition (MBD) for engine inlet or fan cowl structure design

  • Experience designing and qualifying composite primary and secondary structures, including laminate design, ply-drop strategies, and structural strength considerations

  • Hands on experience with fabrication of metallic and composite structures

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 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.

Summary Pay Range Associate Level (Level 2): $85,000 - $115,000

Summary Pay Range Mid-Level (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 17, 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

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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