Durability & Damage Tolerance Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking motivated and talented Experienced or Senior Durability & Damage Tolerance Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Teams in Ridley Park, PA

As part of our growing organization, you will be surrounded by a passionate leadership team dedicated to attracting and developing top talent for critical national defense missions. With our strong connection to the Department of Defense, we deliver unparalleled capability through our exceptional team.

At Boeing, our engineers are the visionaries who shape the future of aerospace. Join us and unleash your expertise to create next-generation capabilities for incredible aerospace platforms. This is your chance to make a significant impact by contributing to a wide range of current and evolutionary aircraft and weapons systems across various divisions/business units.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead development of multiple test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify recommendations for structural components to meet requirements and specifications

• Provide high quality decisions based on analysis of test data as it applies to aircraft structural integrity

• Define and document aircraft structures certification and test results to ensure customer and regulatory agency requirements are satisfied in support of new manufacturing processes

• Lead and perform durability and damage tolerance evaluations of aircraft structures, including strain-life and crack-growth assessments, to establish service life and inspection intervals for structural components

• Develop, execute, and interpret fatigue and fracture mechanics analyses (including spectrum loading, FEA inputs, and crack-growth modeling) to support structural substantiation, repair criteria, and maintenance instructions

• Work under minimal direction while also leading a team of engineers

• Work closely with Boeing technical experts to standardize Enterprise test efforts

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and fulfillment of fatigue requirements

• Strong oral and written communications skills

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science (see education and experience below for the levels)

• 3+ years of work-related experience performing structural fatigue and fracture analysis

• 3+ years of work-related experience in fatigue and damage tolerance analysis

• 3+ years of experience understanding and writing engineering reports based on analysis results, test findings and maintenance reports and present results

• 3+ years of work-related experience with Full-Scale Fatigue Testing and/or other structural and material testing plans

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3 - 5+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors OR 3+ years work-related experience with a Masters OR 1+ years of work-related experience with a PhD

• Level 4 - 9+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors OR 7+ years work-related experience with a Masters OR 4+ years of work-related experience with a PhD

• Active Secret Clearance

• Knowledge of fixed wing military aircraft platforms

• Knowledge of Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and its requirements

• Experience with structural analysis software such as PATRAN/NASTRAN, StressCheck and Lifeworks

• Experience with Spectrum Generation

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (Level 3)

Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

Lead (Level 4)

Bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 7 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay & 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 (level 3): $102,000 - $138,000

Summary pay range (level 4): $124,100 - $167,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 11, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.