Senior Structures Design Engineer – Wing & Empennage

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

Job summary

Boeing in North Charleston, SC seeks a Senior (Level 4) Structures Design Engineer to lead wing/empennage design efforts through the full lifecycle. The role emphasizes integration of structural requirements, 3D CAD design, and collaboration across engineering teams.

The candidate will drive tests, supplier coordination, and certification activities, with mentorship responsibilities and growth opportunities in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace/Materials focus.
• 9+ years of experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years in aircraft structural design.
• 3+ years in composite structures design.
• Experience with aircraft, heavy structures, hardware or interiors production.

Responsibilities

• Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements for wing and/or empennage design.
• Maintains and modifies structural designs using 3D CAD to define products for engineering, production, suppliers, and customers.
• Leads tests to validate that the structure meets requirements and specs.
• Manages supplier development, test and production activities coordinating to optimize design.
• Investigates emerging technologies for future product concepts and designs.
• Actively leads a new organization with mentorship and training duties.
• Develops CFR Part 25 certification documentation for Type Cert projects.
• Collaborates on projects with international partners and suppliers.
• Applies CFR Part 21/Part 25 regulations and interacts with regulators.
• Works under minimal direction.

Skills

Aircraft structural design

Composite structures design

3D CAD tools

Leadership in lead capacity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.

787 Airframe in Boeing Commercial Airplanes

We are 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
• Prior experience with aircraft, heavy structures, hardware systems or interiors manufacturing/production systems

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

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