Experienced Structural Design Engineer

Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)is seeking an Experienced Structural Design Engineer (Level 3) to join the Airframe and Customer Support team based in Seal Beach, CA.
As a Structural Design Engineer, you will help resolve structural issues related to in-service airplanes. You will perform retrofit/repair design and drawing configuration analysis using Boeing standard design tools in support of fleet wide and individual airplane safety issues.
This position supports customers on a 24/7 basis, and operates on a variable shift and rotation schedule. Working periodic off-shifts, on a rotational basis, is expected as part of this job. The incumbent will travel to integrate with customers, suppliers and other organizations.
Position Responsibilities:

• Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish airframe structural design
• Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort
• Initiates and coordinates FAA major/minor determination and certification plan activities in support of fleet wide safety related projects, structural repair manuals (SRM), and service bulletins
• Provides product definition support to other engineering teams and suppliers
• Develops new design/repair processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the customer service support

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 3 + years of experience in aircraft structure, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes
• 3+ years of experience with 3D CAD modeling
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Must be willing to support a 24/7 on-call rotation environment to support the needs of the customer

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience working with 14 CFR Part 25 regulations
• 3+ years experience supporting McDonnell Douglas heritage airplanes
• 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)
• Basic understanding of root cause and corrective action process
• Basic understanding of load paths and initial sizing analysis based on internal loads
• Experience with engineering tools such as CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, NASTRAN and PATRAN finite element modeling software
• Experience in Airplane Design, Stress Analysis, Liaison Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience working transport category airplane certification or production/fleet support projects involving FAA approval
• Design and manufacturing experience or background in production environment in regard to metallic as well as composite design and repair
• Experience in supporting AOG repair solution especially for composite airplanes
• MRB experience in production as well as out-of-production environment airplane
• Experience in making major/minor determination on repair projects as certified Design Approval Engineer (DAE) in behalf of ODA

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process to all job descriptions moving forward.
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.
Union:
This is a non-union represented position.
Pay and Benefits:
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $111,350 - $150,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 13, 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.