Senior Structures Design Engineer – Wing & Empennage

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Structures Design Engineer to lead wing and empennage structural design. You will work within the Wing & Empennage Life Cycle Product Team to define requirements, develop designs and coordinate across engineering, production and suppliers.

You will analyze and validate designs through testing, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to CFR Part 25 certification efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Material Sciences.
• 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with aircraft structural design.
• 3+ years of experience with design of composite structures.

Responsibilities

• Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the wing and/or empennage design.
• Develops, maintains and modifies structural designs using 3-D CAD tools to provide product definition to engineering groups, production, suppliers and external customers.
• Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify the structural design meets requirements.
• Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Assists with investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Active leader in the growth of a new organization performing lead level duties, mentorship, and training of developing team members.
• Develops certification related documentation to support CFR Part 25 Type Cert projects.
• Collaborates and performs oversight on projects with international partners/suppliers.
• Applies Part 21 and Part 25 CFR knowledge and facilitates interactions with Federal Regulators.

Skills

Aircraft structural design

Composite structures design

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Structures Design Engineer – Wing & Empennage Company: The Boeing Company 787 Airframe in Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for a Senior (Level 4) Structures Design Engineer 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.
• Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify the structural design meets requirements and specifications.
• Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Assists with investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Active leader in the growth of a new organization performing lead level duties, mentorship, and training of developing team members.
• Develops certification related documentation to support CFR Part 25 Type Cert projects.
• Collaborates and performs oversight on projects with international partners/suppliers.
• Applies Part 21 and Part 25 Code of Federal Regulations knowledge and facilitates interactions with Federal Regulators Works under minimal direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with aircraft structural design.
• 3+ years of experience with design of composite structures.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 7+ years of experience working on wing or empennage primary structure such as Wing tips, wing leading or trailing edges, wing center section, wing box, wing join, vertical, or horizontal stabilizers
• 5+ years of experience performing the basic qualifications in a lead capacity working under minimal direction
• 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
• Current or prior DER/AR/E-UM

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.

Pay Summary Range

$129,600 - $158,400

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Decision

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