Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer

Boeing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company seeks an Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer to support Air Dominance programs in St. Louis, MO. You will lead design criteria for ground loads and build integrated models for flight vehicle analysis in a Model Based Engineering environment.

Responsibilities include ground loads analyses, defining flight envelopes, test plans, and developing FEM/MBD models. Requires BS in engineering and 5+ years of related experience; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' related work experience or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing air vehicle design criteria for ground loads.
• Collaborate with airframe/subsystems engineers to generate integrated models.
• Perform ground loads analyses to support air vehicle design and stores integration.
• Define allowable flight envelopes and operational limits.
• Develop flight and ground test plans.
• Create FEM and multi-body dynamics models and correlate to test results.
• Execute ground and flight tests and document results for verification.

Skills

Ground loads

MBE modeling

FEM/MBD

Airframe design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

NASTRAN

ADAMS

Job description

Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer

Sep 18, 2026

$103,700 - $171,350/year

Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer to support Air Dominance programs in St. Louis, Missouri.

As a member of the BDS Air Dominance Loads & Dynamics (L&D) Capability Team, you will be part of a core engineering team directly supporting production and development programs including F-15, F/A-18, T-7A, MQ-25, and proprietary programs. The L&D team is looking for individuals with experience ground loads. Position commensurate with experience.

Position Responsibilities

Lead in developing air vehicle design criteria for ground loads

Collaborate with the airframe & subsystems design and analysis engineers to generate integrated aerodynamic, structural, and landing gear models for flight vehicle analysis consistent with a Model Based Engineering (MBE) environment

Perform ground loads analyses (ground handling, taxi, takeoff & landing, etc.) to support air vehicle design and stores integration

Define allowable flight envelopes and operational limits

Develop flight and ground test plans

Create finite element and multi-body dynamics models and correlates to test results

Execute ground and flight test programs by the development of test requirements, providing data for pre-test analysis, monitoring testing, data analysis and documenting results, in order to support design and verification of vehicle and components

Review and approve airframe and subsystems hardware packages for airworthiness and to ensure the air vehicle meets the service environment

Provide data to support the definition and documentation of structural design requirements for the service life of the product, to ensure company, customer and regulatory requirements are met

Present engineering to management and customers during program level reviews and other technical meetings

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience)

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications

Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

5+ years of experience with aircraft loads with an emphasis on ground loads

Experience in one or more of the following: aircraft modeling and simulation, aircraft flight and/or ground testing, multi-body dynamics (MBD) modeling and analysis

Experience leading teams or projects

Experience using NASTRAN or ADAMS

Proficiency in one or more higher‑level programming languages such as C, Fortran, MATLAB, python, or similar

Possess interpersonal communication (written & verbal) skills in a team‑oriented environment

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.

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:

Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300

Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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.

Company:

Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems for customers worldwide.

Aviation & Aerospace

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

Total funding $39.2B Post IPO Debt

Employee experience

129,566 employees on LinkedIn

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What it’s like inside

3.6

20,521 reviews

72% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.4

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 4.0

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.7

Compensation & benefits 3.9

Capital

Funding history

Post IPO Debt $3B

Aug 2025

Post IPO Debt $24.3B

Oct 2024

Post IPO Debt $10B

May 2024

Jan 2023

Where they work

929 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA 22202, US 100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606-1596, US 499 Boeing Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824, US 460 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VA 20170, US 3455 Airframe Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418, US 45 O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4, CA 320 Wooten Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, US 15059 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151, US Avenida Sur del Aeropuerto de Barajas, 38, Madrid, Community of Madrid 28042, ES 30 Changi North Rise, Singapore, Singapore 498780, SG 3265 160th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98008, US 6200 James S McDonnell Blvd, Berkeley, MO 63134, US N 6th St, Renton, WA 98057, US 5905 Legacy Drive, Ste. 325, Plano, Texas 75024, US

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