Associate Structural Analysis Engineer – Wing & Empennage LCPT

The Boeing Company; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in North Charleston, SC is seeking an Associate (Level 2) Structural Analysis Engineer for the 787 Airframe Wing & Empennage Life Cycle Product Team. This on-site role supports the Commercial Airplanes design center with a focus on structural integrity and certification.

You will perform stress analyses using hand methods, FEA and dynamic simulations; review supplier documents; coordinate loads and interfaces; and document test results to verify compliance with CFR Part 25 and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials).
• At least 2 years of experience in engineering fields.
• At least 1 year performing structural analysis.
• Experience with classical hand calculation methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis on Boeing 787 Wing & Empennage using hand, FEA, or dynamic methods.
• Review supplier documents for oversight of drawings, analyses, tests, procedures and reports.
• Develop and document structural requirements for Wing & Empennage designs.
• Coordinate with engineering groups on loads, interfaces, and environment.
• Guide design and verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop test plans, support tests, and analyze results to ensure requirements are met.
• Document certification/test results for CFR Part 25 and for customers/regulators.
• Support in-service products by investigating failures and improvements.
• Collaborate on projects with domestic and international partners/suppliers.

Skills

2+ years engineering experience

1 year structural analysis

Hand calculations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

FEA software basics

Job description

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 Associate (Level 2) Structural Analysis Engineers for our Wing & Empennage Life Cycle Product Team 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:

• Perform stress analysis on Boeing 787 Aircraft Wing & Empennage structure using classical hand analysis methods, Finite Element tools/methods, and/or Dynamic Simulation tools/methods.
• Reviews supplier documents in support of partner technical oversight including engineering drawings, analysis, test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the Wing & Empennage designs.
• Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment such as load cases, interface architecture, and interface loads.
• Guides product design and verifies structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance.
• 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 documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
• Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements.
• Supports the development of certification related documentation for CFR Part 25 Type Cert projects.
• Collaborates on projects with domestic and international partners/suppliers.
• Actively supports the growth and development of a new engineering organization.
• Works under general direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• At least 2 years of experience working in relevant fields of the engineering industry
• At least 1 year of experience performing structural analysis
• Experience performing structural analysis using classical hand calculation methods

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with basic coding/script writing with FEA tools
• Experience working projects with composite structures
• Prior experience with manufacturing/production
• Prior structural analysis experience on wing or empennage structures such as wing tips, wing box, wing center section, leading/trailing edges, horizontal stabilizer or vertical stabilizers.

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 for Associate (Level 2): $85,000 – $115,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 19, 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.