Structural Analysis Engineer - Systems 4

Boeing Future of Flight; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 117,096 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(K)

Job summary

Boeing Future of Flight in North Charleston, SC seeks an experienced engineer to lead structural analysis for Boeing 787 systems under a contract assignment. You will perform hand, FEA, and dynamic analysis and sign off on supplier documents while collaborating with domestic and international partners.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 9+ years of experience, with 5+ years in airplane systems stress analysis and 3+ years in hand analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Materials).
• 9+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years of stress analysis on airplane systems.
• 3+ years of classical hand analysis methods.
• Experience with aircraft, heavy structures, hardware systems or interiors manufacturing/production systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead stress analysis using hand, finite element, and dynamic simulation methods.
• Provide lead signature for Boeing technical oversight of supplier documents, including drawings, analysis, test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish Airplane Systems Commodity designs.
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish load cases, interface architecture, and interface loads.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop test plans and configurations; support test execution and analyze/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components.
• Document certification and test results for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Investigate failures and analyze improvements for in‑service products.
• Develop analytical processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
• Mentor and train team members as part of a growing new organization.
• Develop certification documentation to support CFR Part 25 type‑cert projects.
• Collaborate and oversee projects with domestic or international partners/suppliers.
• Apply Part 21 and Part 25 Code of Federal Regulations knowledge and facilitate interactions with federal regulators.
• Work under minimal direction.

Skills

Stress analysis

Hand analysis

Structural design

Certification documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Project oversight

Mentoring

Supplier collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Contract assignment (1 year) in North Charleston, SC, United States, on‑site. Position involves structural analysis for Boeing 787 aircraft systems commodities under a Boeing‑approved third‑party contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead stress analysis using hand, finite element, and dynamic simulation methods.
• Provide lead signature for Boeing technical oversight of supplier documents, including drawings, analysis, test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish Airplane Systems Commodity designs.
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish load cases, interface architecture, and interface loads.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop test plans and configurations; support test execution and analyze/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components.
• Document certification and test results for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Investigate failures and analyze improvements for in‑service products.
• Develop analytical processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
• Mentor and train team members as part of a growing new organization.
• Develop certification documentation to support CFR Part 25 type‑cert projects.
• Collaborate and oversee projects with domestic or international partners/suppliers.
• Apply Part 21 and Part 25 Code of Federal Regulations knowledge and facilitate interactions with federal regulators.
• Work under minimal direction.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences).
• 9+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of stress analysis on airplane systems or related structures.
• 3+ years of classical hand analysis method experience.
• Prior experience with aircraft, heavy structures, hardware systems or interiors manufacturing/production systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience on airplane systems structures including Avionics, Electrical Equipment & Installation, Environment Control Systems, Flight Controls, Flight Deck, Fuel Systems, and Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems.
• Experience leading the development and completion of certification documentation.
• Experience leading and/or providing oversight of structural test programs on airplane systems commodities.
• Experience leading supplier technical oversight and collaborating with suppliers to solve technical challenges.
• Current or prior DER/AR/E‑UM.

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $85 – Max Pay Rate $90 per hour (USD).

Benefits Information

Optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.