C-17 Structural Analysis Design Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Job Description
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The Boeing Global Services (BGS) are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level and Senior C-17 Structural Design Engineers to join the C-17 Program Engineering Team located in Long Beach, California.
The C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft with unique capabilities, combining the attributes of a strategic airlifter with those of a tactical airlifter. Currently, C-17 operators plan to operate them until at least the 2070s, which will require extensive engineering support to monitor, modify, repair, and improve the fleet. In support of this goal, C-17 Structures is looking for motivated individuals to join the team to support of the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program.
This is an exciting and uncommon opportunity to work on a unique aircraft with a diverse and dedicated engineering team. You will develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills on a program with an amazing history and long-term outlook. Your innovative thinking will not just be heard but welcomed. Your hard work will be rewarded, and your maturity and integrity will be valued. At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination.
Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other C-17 Stress Analysts to qualify repairs and modifications to the C-17 aircraft utilizing computer-aided and classical methods
• Document and publish/release structural designs and analysis results
• Become skilled in C-17 specific Tools, Processes, and Documentation
• Work towards eligibility to be granted C-17 Delegated Engineering Authority
• Supervise and train early-career team members
• Some travel may be required
• May be asked to support other programs or perform other duties as needed

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 1+ years' experience with aircraft stress analysis/structural analysis
• 1+ years' experience with finite element modeling structural analysis methods and tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc) (Level 3)
  
  • Design and repair of aerospace metallic and composite structures
  • Collaboration with team members
  • Use of: NASTRAN, PATRAN, CAS-D, ABAQUS, NX, Teamcenter, CSW
  • Support of McDonnell Douglas Corporation products such as: DC-8, DC-9/MD-80/MD-90/717, DC-10/KC-10/MD-11, C-17, F-15, F/A-18, AV-8B
• 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc) (Level 4)
  
  • Leading, teaching within discipline
• Active U.S. Security Clearance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues in an engineering environment

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.
Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $90,950 - $123,050
Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3): $111,350 - $150,650
Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $135,150 - $182,850
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 16, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
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.