Structures & Payload Design Engineer (Structural Design)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Boeing scores A on the Alion truth index.
Company:
The Boeing Company787 Airframe in Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for Associate (Level 2) Structures Design Engineers for our Wing & Empennage Life Cycle Product Team to work at our North Charleston, SC location. At Boeing, our engineers share a passion to redefine what’s possible. To turn dreams into reality. To bring cutting edge technology to market. If you are seeking a dynamic, innovative environment, this opportunity is for you! This is a great opportunity to work in the Commercial Airplanes South Carolina Design Center, as a Structures Design Engineer.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists to develop, integrate and document structural requirements to establish the wing and/or empennage design.
- Develops, maintains and modifies structural designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
- Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
- Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
- Supports the development of certification related documentation for CFR Part 25 Type Cert projects.
- Collaborates on projects with international partners/suppliers.
- Actively supports the growth and development of a new engineering organization.
- Works under direct supervision.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
- 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1+ years of experience with aircraft structural design Experience working in a Model Based Design (MBD) environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- 1+ years of experience with design of composite structures Experience with CATIA and ENOVIA.
- Prior experience with manufacturing/production,
- Prior design experience on wing or empennage structures such as wing tips, wing box, wing center section, leading/trailing edges, horizontal stabilizer or vertical stabilizers.
Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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.
Pay Summary Range: Associate (Level 2) 85,000-115,000
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
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.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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