Structural Analysis Engineer - Systems

Overview

Contract assignment (1 year) in North Charleston, SC, United States, on‑site. Position involves structural analysis for Boeing 787 aircraft systems commodities under a Boeing‑approved third‑party contractor.

• Lead stress analysis using hand, finite element, and dynamic simulation methods.
• Provide lead signature for Boeing technical oversight of supplier documents, including drawings, analysis, test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish Airplane Systems Commodity designs.
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish load cases, interface architecture, and interface loads.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop test plans and configurations; support test execution and analyze/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components.
• Document certification and test results for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Investigate failures and analyze improvements for in‑service products.
• Develop analytical processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
• Mentor and train team members as part of a growing new organization.
• Develop certification documentation to support CFR Part 25 type‑cert projects.
• Collaborate and oversee projects with domestic or international partners/suppliers.
• Apply Part 21 and Part 25 Code of Federal Regulations knowledge and facilitate interactions with federal regulators.
• Work under minimal direction.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences).
• 9+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of stress analysis on airplane systems or related structures.
• 3+ years of classical hand analysis method experience.
• Prior experience with aircraft, heavy structures, hardware systems or interiors manufacturing/production systems.

• 7+ years of experience on airplane systems structures including Avionics, Electrical Equipment & Installation, Environment Control Systems, Flight Controls, Flight Deck, Fuel Systems, and Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems.
• Experience leading the development and completion of certification documentation.
• Experience leading and/or providing oversight of structural test programs on airplane systems commodities.
• Experience leading supplier technical oversight and collaborating with suppliers to solve technical challenges.
• Current or prior DER/AR/E‑UM.

Min Pay Rate $85 – Max Pay Rate $90 per hour (USD).

Optional benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.