Top Structural Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Design and document airframe structural requirements, develop retrofit/repair solutions, support FAA major/minor determinations and certification activities, provide product definition and supplier support, and improve design/repair processes and tools for in-service airplane structural issues. Role includes 24/7 on-call rotation and travel to support customers and suppliers.

Develop and update Structural Repair Manual (SRM) content by integrating design data, stress and materials analysis, and test results. Coordinate with FAA engineering units and cross-disciplinary teams to create FAA‑approved, practical repair and retrofit procedures using ENOVIA/CATIA and internal tools.

Design and develop repair solutions for Boeing-owned nacelle structures (inlet, fan cowl, thrust reverser, core cowl, exhaust). Lead urgent and longer-term repair projects, create/modify SRMs, prepare AMOC/8100-9 documentation, collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, and improve repair methods and processes to support 24/7 customer operations.

The role involves developing and interpreting structural designs, collaborating with teams, maintaining documentation, and providing engineering support throughout product lifecycle.

As a Staff Materials & Processes Engineer, you will research and select composite materials, develop testing plans, and collaborate across teams to ensure material performance and compliance for the Terran R rocket.

Perform FEA and hand calculations to evaluate and optimize UAV airframe structures. Conduct static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses, support structural test planning and data correlation, define loads and material properties, and produce structural analysis reports while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Perform finite element modeling and analyses (static, modal, fatigue, vibration) for UAV structures; validate results with hand calculations; support structural test planning, data analysis, load definition, and cross-functional design optimization to ensure lightweight, safe airframe performance.

Perform finite element modeling and structural analyses (static, modal, fatigue, vibration) for UAV airframes; validate FEA with hand calculations and test data; develop test plans, define load cases and material properties, optimize structures for weight and strength, and document technical recommendations.

Lead structural dynamics analysis for spacecraft and missile systems, performing simulations and validations, while collaborating with engineering teams.