Mid-Level Structures Design Engineer - Wing & Empennage

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in North Charleston, SC seeks a Mid-Level Structures Design Engineer for the Wing & Empennage Life Cycle Product Team to work on the 787 Airframe program. This role focuses on wing/empennage structure design and documentation, requiring collaboration across engineering, production, and suppliers.

The candidate will apply CATIA and Model Based Definition tools, with emphasis on composite primary structures, to develop robust structural solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials)
• 5+ years related work experience
• 3+ years experience with aircraft structural design
• 1+ years experience with design of composite structures
• Experience with aircraft/heavy structures, hardware or interiors production systems

Responsibilities

• Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements for wing/empennage design.
• Maintains and modifies designs using 3-D CAD to provide product definition for teams, production, suppliers and customers.
• Analyzes and validates results to ensure compliance with requirements and specs.
• Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with suppliers to optimize design.
• Develops new design/analysis processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.
• Works under general direction.

Skills

Structural design

Composite structures

CAD/CAM CATIA

Model Based Definition

Fabrication knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Model Based Definition

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.

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 a Mid-Level (Level 3) Structures Design Engineering 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

• Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the wing and/or empennage design.
• Develops, maintains and modifies structural designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Performs, integrates analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
• Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• 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)
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience with aircraft structural design
• 1+ years of experience with design of composite structures
• Prior experience with aircraft, heavy structures, hardware systems or interiors manufacturing/production systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience working on wing or empennage structures such as Wing tips, wing leading or trailing edges, wing center section, wing box, wing join, vertical, or horizontal stabilizers
• Expertise using CATIA and Model Based Definition (MBD) for primary structure design.
• Experience designing and qualifying composite primary structures, including laminate design, ply-drop strategies, and structural strength considerations
• Hands on experience with fabrication of metallic and composite structures
• Part 21 and Part 25 Code of Federal Regulations knowledge and experience interacting with Federal Regulators

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 Range Summary

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Mid-Level: $105,750 - $129,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 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.