Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 103,700 - 140,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Boeing is looking for an experienced Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Design & Analysis Engineer to join their team in North Charleston, South Carolina. You will be responsible for resolving system-level requirements and leading design efforts within the 787 Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience required.
• Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Resolve requirements into documentation for validation.
• Lead design efforts with documentation for cost efficiency.
• Conduct system-level validation analysis and testing.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Project Management

3D Visualization Tools

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

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 is seeking a Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior) for the 787 Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Engineering team located in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Position Responsibilities

• Resolve airplane-level requirements into system-level requirements and then into component requirements with time- and cost-efficient validation methods.
• Participate in and lead system, component, and detail design efforts with thorough documentation within schedule and cost constraints to create error-free, readily manufactured system and component specifications and drawings.
• Participate in and lead system-level and component-level validation analysis and testing, including plan creation; system and component test rigs; test monitoring; analysis and test report authoring; supplier test report review and approval; test failure analysis; and test failure mitigation.
• Participate in and lead system, component, and detail certification efforts, including creation of required certification artifacts (system safety analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, fault tree analysis); confirming and demonstrating traceability to regulatory requirements; and resolving regulation conflicts.
• Support on-going production efforts, including timely resolution of build problems at Boeing and supplier manufacturing facilities; identifying and implementing design improvements to build accuracy, build rate, and production line safety; and timely resolution of rejections, functional test failures and flight squawks.
• Support global fleet operations, including subject matter expert consultation for airline and regulator queries; participate in and lead resolution efforts to resolve Service Related Problems (SRP); and analyze reported flight incidents to provide recommendations to the Safety Review Board (SRB) for Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) determinations.
• Coordinate cross-functionally within and outside Boeing, including manufacturing, avionics, crew-ops, airplane safety, aerodynamics, supply chain management, BCA systems software, suppliers, airline customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Gather, define and document system-level requirements to support flight control and mechanical hydraulic requirement definition.
• Resolve requirement conflicts; perform and document analysis and design of mechanical systems to validate or assess the system design or models.
• Develop solutions and disposition of issues to assure customer satisfaction.
• Develop system and subsystem architecture alternatives to meet requirements and objectives; analyze and compare alternatives (trade study) to rapidly converge on preferred configurations, including defining and executing system simulations and development test programs.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical, or Material Sciences).
• Level 3: 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10%.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• Level 4: 9 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience mentoring and developing others.
• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Hydraulic systems.
• 5+ years of experience in an aerospace-related role.
• 5+ years of experience working in 3D visualization toolsets.
• 5+ years of experience with component/system/airplane FAA/EASA certification.
• 5+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• 5+ years of experience in Flight Controls or Mechanical Hydraulic systems engineering roles.
• 5+ years of demonstrated project management skills.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

Boeing strives to deliver a Total Rewards package that attracts, engages and retains top talent. Elements include competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available may vary by location, date of hire and collective bargaining agreements.

Experienced (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300

Senior (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350

Additional Information

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 15, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 mandatory: “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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.