Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

ApplyMint; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 126,650 - 171,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite work at Kennedy Space Center

9/80 schedule

Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

Boeing Defense Space & Security is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to join ESG at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. You will lead structural analysis across the product lifecycle, applying FE models and analytical methods to ensure design integrity and performance.

This fast-paced, government-focused environment offers opportunities for growth and impactful work. The role requires extensive experience with Nastran/Patran, Hypermesh, Abaqus, and related tools, along with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field with focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials Sciences.
• Typically 9+ years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with stress analysis software (e.g., Nastran/Patran, Hypermesh, Abaqus).

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish system design.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity using analytical methods and FE models.
• Develop test plans, support test execution, and analyze results to validate requirements.
• Maintain analytical processes/tools to improve development and sustainment.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams for mechanical subsystem and payload integration.
• Support trade studies and provide on-site installation and testing support.
• Contribute to proposals and participate in project planning with team leads.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials Sciences)

Tools

Nastran/Patran

Hypermesh

Abaqus

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 Defense Space & Security has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Structural Analysis Engineer, Senior level, to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG). ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains and is an extremely fast‑paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio includes the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane.

This position reports to the ESG Analysis Integration Manager and is located at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish the system design
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle
• Develop test plans and configurations, support test execution and analyze/report test results to validate and ensure systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Develop and maintain analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of development and sustainment efforts
• Work with multi‑discipline teams to support mechanical subsystem and payload integration product definition including layouts, detail parts, and installation datasets
• Support trade studies to identify and evaluate multiple potential design and build options
• On‑site support for on‑vehicle installation and test
• Recommend engineering dispositions for hardware non‑conformances and anomalies
• Support proposal preparation and new business development efforts
• Work with team leads to define project plans and provide regular progress updates

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences
• Typically, 9 or more years of related work experience
• Proficiency with stress analysis software (ex. Nastran/Patran, Hypermesh, Abaqus, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Strong communication skills to interface with different program and customer teams
• Experience providing structural analysis support for part fabrication, on‑vehicle installation, and manufacturing nonconformances

Conflict of Interest

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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

Shift Work Statement

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Benefits and Pay

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain 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: $126,650 – $171,350

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 09, 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.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

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.

Security Clearance and Onsite Work Requirement

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) and receive every other Friday off.