Associate Structural Analysis Engineer – Wing & Empennage LCPT

In this Associate (Level 2) Structural Analysis Engineer role, you will support Boeing’s 787 Wing & Empennage Life Cycle Product Team from the North Charleston, SC location. The work focuses on verifying structural integrity across the product lifecycle through stress and structural analysis, technical document reviews, structural requirements integration, and test and certification support for both customers and regulatory agencies.

Guided by general direction, you will contribute to engineering activities that substantiate that requirements are satisfied and help teams manage design, testing, and in-service improvements. Collaboration with domestic and international partners and suppliers is part of the day-to-day work, alongside support for the growth of a new engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct stress analysis for Boeing 787 wing and empennage structure using classical hand analysis methods, Finite Element tools/methods, and/or Dynamic Simulation tools/methods.
• Review supplier documentation to support partner technical oversight, including engineering drawings, analysis, test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish Wing & Empennage design foundations.
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to define the product environment, including load cases, interface architecture, and interface loads.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle, supporting structural environment, characteristics, and performance.
• Create test plans and configurations, support test execution, and analyze and report test results to validate and verify requirements and specifications.
• Define and document certification and test results to substantiate requirement satisfaction for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Support in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvement opportunities.
• Assist with development of certification-related documentation for CFR Part 25 Type Cert projects.
• Collaborate on projects with domestic and international partners and suppliers.
• Actively support the growth and development of a new engineering organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with focus in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical, or Material Sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience working in relevant fields of the engineering industry.
• At least 1 year of experience performing structural analysis.
• Experience performing structural analysis using classical hand calculation methods.

Tools & Methods

• Finite Element tools/methods
• Dynamic Simulation tools/methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with basic coding or script writing with FEA tools.
• Experience working on projects with composite structures.
• Prior experience with manufacturing or production.
• Prior structural analysis experience on wing or empennage structures, such as wing tips, wing box, wing center section, leading or trailing edges, horizontal stabilizer, or vertical stabilizers.

Compensation & Schedule

• Location: North Charleston, SC (onsite)
• Pay range: USD 85,000 - 115,000 per year (associate level 2 summary pay range)
• Shift: 1st shift

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work
• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program that pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Additional Requirements & Details

• Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• Drug Free Workplace: Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in company policies.
• Applications accepted until: Oct. 19, 2026
• Export Control Requirements: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, and a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. US based job, US Person required.
• Relocation: Offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• 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 or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.