Senior Structures Design Engineer – Wing & Empennage
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USA - North Charleston, SCFull timePosted 13 days ago (Jul 31, 2026)
About the role
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
• 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
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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.
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)
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