Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems (SMS) in El Segundo, California seeks a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to own mechanical integrity of space hardware and lead structural analysis across the life cycle of satellite systems. Candidates must obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be onsite, with 9/80 schedule participation.

Responsibilities include defining system design, developing FE models, test planning, certification, and cross‑functional collaboration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Materials Sciences).
• Typically, 14+ years' related work experience.
• Stress analysis or structural analysis experience.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the engineering statement of work for current and future satellite systems contracts in structural analysis with a focus on first-time quality, on-time engineering, cost, and schedule.
• Lead development, integration, qualification, and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design.
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish product environment.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity using analytical methods and finite element models throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead development of test plans, support test execution, and analyze/test results to verify requirements.
• Define and document certification and test results for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Lead investigations into failures and analyze improvements.
• Develop analytical processes and tools to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support supplier hardware development, production, and test activities to ensure hardware integrates with design.
• Perform structural analysis using Patran, Nastran, Abaqus, HyperMesh, CREO-Simulate, or similar tools.

Skills

Stress analysis

Structural analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Patran

Nastran

Abaqus

HyperMesh

CREO-Simulate

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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems (SI&WS), Space Mission Systems (SMS) Organization seeks a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, California.

Space Mission Systems provides Space Communications Programs and Government Satellite Systems customers with an integrated set of capabilities and the most advanced technological systems in the world. The El Segundo team aspires to be its customers' preferred partner based on insight, innovation, performance, and value by designing and building the future of space.

You will support satellite systems hardware with your teammates who are high-performing professionals in Mechanical & Structural Engineering. You will own the mechanical integrity of space flight and ground support hardware and be immersed in both nonrecurring and recurring engineering development work on existing and future space hardware including proposal, engineering development, qualification, build, and test support.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A Final Post-Start Top Secret & Special Program Access.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. This worksite participates in Boeing’s 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly).

Position Responsibilities:

• Implement the engineering statement of work for current and future satellite systems contracts in structural analysis with a focus on first-time quality, on-time engineering, cost, and schedule.
• Lead development, integration, qualification, and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design.
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish product environment.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models and simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics, and performance.
• Lead development of test plans and configurations, support test execution, and analyze and report test results to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Define and document certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
• Lead investigations into failures and analyze improvements.
• Develop analytical processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the development effort.
• Support supplier hardware development, production, and test activities to ensure that hardware integrates with design and meets system and vehicle requirements.
• Perform structural analysis using well defined analysis tools (Patran, Nastran, Apex, Abaqus, HyperMesh, CREO-Simulate, Common Structures Workstation, or other tools) to develop the structural environment, characteristics, and performance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• Typically, 14 or more years' related work experience
• Stress analysis or structural analysis experience.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• Space vehicle hardware experience.
• Hardware development experience.
• Experience solving complex problems.
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python, MATLAB, VBA, etc.).
• Strong communication skills to interface with different program and customer teams
• Experience working in a cross functional team environment and leading across engineering and non-engineering disciplines.

Conflict of Interest:

• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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: $ 165,750 – $ 224,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 22, 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.

• 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

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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.