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Senior Structural Design Engineer

São José dos Campos, São Paulo Job ID JR2026515089 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 16, 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.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our dynamic and experienced Structures Engineering team, in Brazil.

The Senior Structural Design Engineer will join Boeing Commercial Aircraft Structures team and will develop and provide support for the primary and secondary structure of a wide variety of the 7-Series Boeing Products and Fleet.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop, integrate and document structural modifications on system and sub-system levels.

  • Guide product design and verify structural integrity of parts and components by using analytical methods, design and analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to ensure safety, quality and performance of the product.

  • Participate in customers and other stakeholders’ communication to drive solutions that meet or exceed expectations.

  • Harmonize and deploy functional excellence plans and strategic leadership actions within the structure’s teams, fostering a long-term global capability integration.

  • Consolidate internal and external communications and reviews with internal and external stakeholders and partners teams.

  • Create and deploy strategic initiatives towards efficiency, value-stream optimization and innovation efforts amongst the structure’s leadership team, while maintaining a solid progression-to-plan tracking for implementation and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Lead the development, integration and documentation of structural changes and modifications on system and sub-system levels. 

  • Support in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements. 

  • Develop structural engineering processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency. 

  • Lead the solution of product non-conformities for structural integrity impacts and identify, document and communicate deviations that could impact design intent and safety. 

  • Be a role model for the younger engineers, guiding and serving as an example for the entire team.  

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Must have existing rights to work in Brazil. 

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

  • Must be registered or eligible to register with the Engineering and Agronomy Regional Council (Conselho Regional de Engenharia e Agronomia - CREA). 

  • In-depth experience with Structures Engineering. 

  • Proficient in both verbal and written communications skills in the English Language. 

Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience):

  • Experience in aerospace structural development and certification.

  • In-depth experience with structural design and/or analysis of metallic and/or composite structures.

  • Experience with project management techniques and best practices

  • Leads airplane or structural configuration changes Design Reviews. 

  • In-depth experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues in an engineering environment. 

  • Positive & proactive mindset, highly motivated willing to manage multiple assignments and work with appropriate sense of urgency. 

  • Proactive collaboration with US customers teams, building positive multi-cultural relationships. 

Relocation:

 This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Additional Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brazil.

Candidates must have current legal authorization to live and work in Brazil.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Please also submit a CV or resume written in English.

Included Visa Sponsorship:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brazil. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted through July 7, 2026.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 08, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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

Not a Shift Worker (Brazil)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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