Structural Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior) (Structural Analysis)

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Seal Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
118K-215K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Perform detailed structural analyses (static strength, fatigue/damage tolerance) to support airframe repairs, SRM updates, safety evaluations, failure investigations and customer coordination; provide emergent safety-of-flight decisions and develop/support engineering software tools to enable rapid repair and return-to-service.
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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.
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to support our Airframe Customer Support Engineering, located in Seal Beach, CA.
This is a great opportunity to provide Airframe Customer Support to the McDonnell Douglas (MDC) Fleet. The aging MDC airplanes provide development challenges in static, damage tolerance and crack growth analysis as well as direct customer coordination. The candidate will work tasks from the team's extensive workload of daily repair dispositions, safety evaluations, Structural Repair Manual (SRM) additions and Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA) work. This is a unique experience to apply your years of MDC experience to keep the airplanes flying or learn from very senior engineer engineers that are willing to teach and share their decades of knowledge before their retirement.
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.
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.
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

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Airplane Performance Structural Analysis Engineer.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
  • 5+ years of experience in structural analysis.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 9 or more 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).
  • 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Technical Knowledge in system controls, mechanical systems, systems modeling, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
  • Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process to all job descriptions moving forward.
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 Level 3 (Experienced): $117,900 - $144,100
Summary pay range Level 4 (Senior): $143,100 - $174,900
Summary pay range Level 5 (Senior): $175,500 - $214,500
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 19, 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.
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Material Sciences)
  • 5+ years of experience in structural analysis
  • U.S. Person as required by export control (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
  • Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
  • Pass post-offer drug testing (per Boeing policy)
  • 9+ years experience with structural analysis methods, repair principles, fatigue and damage tolerance
  • 14+ years related work experience (if applicable)
  • Technical knowledge in system controls, mechanical systems, systems modeling, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
  • Parental & Family Support The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.

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