Structural Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring for Structural Analysis Engineers ( Experienced or Senior) to support our Airframe Customer Support Engineering, located in Seal Beach, California.

As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will leverage the extensive resources and deep technical knowledge of the Boeing enterprise while enjoying the agility and fast-paced environment of a smaller team. This role offers unique opportunities to collaborate globally, develop innovative solutions to complex structural challenges, and contribute to rapid aircraft repair processes—enabling the return of airplanes to service in as little as four hours. Ideal candidates will be driven, resourceful, and passionate about advancing fleet reliability and safety through cutting-edge structural analysis and repair methodologies.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Structural Analysis Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Reviews and approves engineering data that supports airframe repairs and service bulletins for Boeing aircraft.

• Performs detailed structural analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue and damage tolerance) to determine structural integrity (margins of safety), using classical techniques and Boeing tools. This analysis supports responses to customer inquiries, service bulletin development, failure investigation, regulatory agency coordination and to show compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Researches and prepares data to support definition of structural design requirements.

• Provides expertise to respond to customer inquiries and investigate failures to maintain continued airworthiness/mission capability.

• Responds to emergent requests for safety of flight decisions.

• Accounts for customer impact of solutions and provide temporary repair options when a permanent repair is not feasible.

• Develops, deploys and supports in-house and commercial application software to enable efficient performance of engineering tasks.

• Boeing Customer Support operates to serve our global customers on a 24/7/365 basis. While this position’s initial work assignment will be on 1st Shift, Boeing reserves the right to later change the work assignment to a nonstandard shift (e.g. afternoon, night time, weekends) to meet its business needs.

• Boeing offers rate incentives for these non-standard shifts.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering.

• 3+ years of experience in structural analysis.

• 3+ years of experience with structural analysis methods and repair principles (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques, damage tolerance methods used in maintenance programs).

• Willing to support a 24/7 on-call rotation schedule and the ability to work variable shifts, including weekends or overtime.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with Boeing aircraft models.

• Experience working transport category airplane certification or production/fleet support projects involving FAA approval.

• Experience in aircraft manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes and procedures.

• Masters of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace engineering.

• Ability to work with diverse teams.

• Experience with teaching, mentoring, and leading teams.

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.

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 for experienced (Level 3):  $102,000 - $138,000

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4):  $124,100 – $167,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 16, 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.

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.