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

Job Description

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The Boeing Global Services (BGS) is hiring 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 Globe master III is a large military transport aircraft that will require extensive engineering support through the 2070s. This role supports the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, offering a unique opportunity to work on a diverse engineering team.

• 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

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

• 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (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 (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

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Boeing is a 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 our policies.

We offer competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, as well as a Total Rewards package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Pay ranges are:

• Associate (Level
  2): $90,950 – $123,050
• Mid‑level (Level
  3): $111,350 – $150,650
• Senior (Level
  4): $135,150 – $182,850

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required (including U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required.

Relocation may be offered based on candidate eligibility.

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance is required. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is for 1st shift.

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.