Structures & Payload Design Engineer (Structural Design)

Boeing•North Charleston, SC
•$85,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is hiring an Associate (Level 2) Structures Design Engineer for its 787 Airframe Wing & Empennage Life Cycle Product Team. The position is based at Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ South Carolina Design Center in North Charleston, South Carolina. The engineer supports structural design for wing and/or empennage components throughout the product lifecycle, working under direct supervision and collaborating with engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, external customers, and international partners. The role also supports the growth and development of a new engineering organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, focused on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences, or equivalent education and experience.
  • At least 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience with aircraft structural design.
  • Experience working in a Model Based Design (MBD) environment.
  • Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
  • Must meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 1 year of experience designing composite structures.
  • Experience with CATIA and ENOVIA.
  • Prior experience with manufacturing or production.
  • Prior design experience on wing or empennage structures, such as wing tips, wing box, wing center section, leading or trailing edges, horizontal stabilizer, or vertical stabilizers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing, integrating, and documenting structural requirements for wing and/or empennage design.
  • Develop, maintain, and modify structural designs using 3-D computer-aided design tools and/or other design methods, providing product definition to engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Perform tests to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
  • Assist with supplier development, testing, and production activities, and coordinate with suppliers to optimize designs and achieve program goals.
  • Support investigation of emerging technologies and development of concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
  • Support development of certification-related documentation for CFR Part 25 Type Certification projects.
  • Collaborate on projects with international partners and suppliers.
  • Actively support the growth and development of a new engineering organization.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
  • Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.
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