Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced orSenior)

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing North Charleston Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Engineering team is seeking experienced or senior engineers to design, analyze, test, certify, and support flight control and hydraulic systems for the 787 family. Positions cover multiple sub-teams and require collaboration across manufacturing, avionics, and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, developing test procedures, model-based analysis, and leading certification efforts to ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience for Level 3; 9+ for Level 4 preferred.
• Experience in mechanical hydraulic or flight control systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate system requirements into component specifications and drawings.
• Lead design efforts within schedule and cost constraints with thorough documentation.
• Develop validation plans, test rigs, and test reports; review supplier tests.
• Create certification artifacts (FMEA, Fault Tree, safety analysis) and ensure regulatory traceability.
• Support production and fleet operations; address field issues and implement design improvements.
• Engage cross-functional teams across Boeing and suppliers for system integration.

Skills

Flight controls

Hydraulics systems

Modeling & analysis

C++/Python scripting

Certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Cameo

Matlab/Simulink

Simscape

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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to join our 787 Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Engineering team located in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Design & Analysis Engineer will support the development of one of the following sub-teams within the Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics team: Primary Flight Control Systems, High Lift Systems, Flight Control Electronics, Hydraulic Systems, Landing Gear Actuation and Steering Systems, Brake Control Systems.

This requisition is seeking accomplished, self-motivated mid-career and senior engineers to design, analyze, test, certify, and support flight control and mechanical hydraulic systems and components (e.g. mechanical and hydraulic actuators [linear and rotary], electro-mechanical valves, hydraulic valves, sensors [LVDTs, RVDTs, Resolvers], gearboxes, torque tubes, electronic control units, and more) for the 787 family of aircraft as well as to support the production and fleet operations of this equipment. This requisition is for multiple positions in multiple flight control and mechanical hydraulic disciplines performing many of the tasks listed below.

Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Design & Analysis Engineer should be able to establish hand‑calculations to spot‑check computational analysis, perform multi‑variable engineering analysis, develop test procedures to validate analysis tools, and develop Systems/Components interface requirements. In addition, candidates should have clear communication skills for reporting progress to a wide audience, the ability to develop a set of project goals and objectives, develop a project schedule, maintain and execute engineering on time.

Strong candidates should have technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: system controls, mechanical systems, electrical systems, systems modeling, Electro‑mechanical actuation, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, aircraft certification, experience with model correlation from data to analysis tools, and experience with Cameo, Matlab/Simulink, Scripting code (Matlab, C ++, Python), and/or experience with physical modeling tools such as Easy5, Adams, or Simscape.

Position Responsibilities

• Resolves airplane level requirements into system level requirements and resolve system level requirements into component requirements with time and cost-efficient validation methods.
• Participates 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.
• Participates 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.
• Participates in and lead system, component, and detail certification efforts, including creation of required certification artifacts, such as, system safety analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, and fault tree analysis; confirming and demonstrating traceability to regulatory requirements; and resolution of regulation conflicts.
• Supports 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.
• Supports 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.
• Generally, these activities require successful cross‑functional coordination within and outside of Boeing including with: manufacturing, avionics, crew‑ops, airplane safety, aerodynamics, supply chain management, BCA systems software, suppliers, airline customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Gathers, defines and documents system level requirements to support flight control and mechanical hydraulic requirements definition.
• Resolves requirement conflicts. Performs and documents analysis and design of mechanical systems to validate or assess the system design or models.
• Develops solutions and disposition of issues to assure customer satisfaction.
• Develops system and subsystem architecture alternatives to meet requirements and objectives. Analyzes and compare alternatives (trade study) to rapidly converge on preferred configurations including defining and executing system simulations and development test programs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 4: 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 3/4 - Experience mentoring and developing others.
• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Hydraulic systems.
• 5+ years of experience in 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 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 several 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.

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 Sept. 25, 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.