Experienced-Level C-17 Structural Design Engineer

Job Description
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The Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a motivated self-starting Experienced-Level C-17 Structural Design Engineer to join the C-17 Program Engineering Team located in San Antonio, TX.
This position is a "hands on" position with the depot, requiring aircraft-maintenance oriented thinking. Work in a shop environment in and around the aircraft will be required, in order to work closely with the mechanics. This includes having a safety-minded mindset and being comfortable with PPE and potentially dirty/hot/confined work areas.
A well-qualified candidate will be comfortable interfacing with both Depot Engineering and Depot Operations to provide practical, timely responses. Prior military or civilian aircraft maintenance experience highly desired.
Position Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site design assistance to Boeing San Antonio depot, and customer bases as required.
• Interface with Company and Customer representatives.
• Work closely with senior engineers in San Antonio, TX, and Long Beach, CA.
• Provide context and requirement interpretation for all C-17 Fuselage, Wing, and Empennage Structure.
• Provide guidance for design of repairs and modifications of metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Participate in design change development, release, and implementation.
• Provide assistance to team members in use of C-17 NX/Teamcenter tools.
• Provide assistance to team members for C-17 Product Data requirements.
• Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis for customer Discrepancy Reports.
• Support C-17 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) reporting and documentation requirements.
• Develops, integrates and documents structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Develops, maintains and modifies structural and interior payload system and component 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.
• Performs, integrates analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
• Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Position can also report to 2nd shift, after training if requested.
• May be asked to support other programs or perform other duties as needed.
• Ability to work on-site 5 days per week.
• Works under general direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering.
• 3+ years' experience in aircraft structure, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
• 3+ years' experience in one or more areas of aircraft structures such as design, strength, fatigue.
• U.S Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Siemens NX, Teamcenter.
• Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques).
• Experience in Airplane Design, Stress Analysis, Liaison Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering strongly preferred.
• Experience with Boeing C-17 Aircraft Primary Structures.
• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills.

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.
General:
All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $90,100 - $121,900
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 22, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.