Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 103,700 - 171,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Boeing is seeking an Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer in St. Louis, Missouri. The role involves developing design criteria for ground loads and collaboration with engineers to ensure air vehicle design meets necessary standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in related fields, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Compensation is competitive with a summary pay range of $103,700 - $171,350 depending on experience level.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience leading teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing air vehicle design criteria for ground loads.
• Perform ground loads analyses to support air vehicle design.
• Review and approve hardware packages for airworthiness.

Skills

Aircraft loads experience

Interpersonal communication

Programming (C, Fortran, MATLAB, Python)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

NASTRAN

ADAMS

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.

Location

St. Louis, Missouri

Position

Experienced / Senior Ground Loads Engineer – Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing air vehicle design criteria for ground loads
• Collaborate with 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 correlate to test results
• Execute ground and flight test programs by developing test requirements, providing data for pre-test analysis, monitoring testing, data analysis, and documenting results 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 product life, ensuring company, customer and regulatory requirements are met
• Present engineering to management and customers during program level reviews and other technical meetings

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required for a Secret Clearance Post‑Start

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, emphasis on ground loads
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance
• Experience in 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 high‑level programming languages such as C, Fortran, MATLAB, python, or similar
• Strong interpersonal communication (written & verbal) skills in a team‑oriented environment

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Benefits and Pay

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Total Rewards package includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Summary pay range: Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300; Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until Jul. 16, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” is required (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent required.

Relocation

Relocation may be offered based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

Position requires obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

Shift

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.