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Structures and Analysis Engineer

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania Job ID JR2025461988 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 15, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 Philadelphia Design Center (PDC) in Ridley Park, PA has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced or Senior Structures and Analysis Engineer.

The PDC supports new and legacy aerospace programs throughout the Boeing enterprise from Boeing Commercial, Boeing Defense, Boeing Space, & Boeing Global Services.

This position is specifically looking for those candidates that have previous experience with stress analysis of mechanical systems and subsystem components

Position Responsibilities:  

  • Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the system design

  • Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the system design, characteristics, and performance

  • Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution, and analyzes test reports to validate and verify aircraft requirements and specifications

  • Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied

  • Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements

  • Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of system designs

  • Works with less experienced engineering teammates to complete tasks with the highest quality through mentoring and design reviews

  • Leads a team of engineers in completing larger statements of work, as required

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Confidential Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

  • 3+ years of structural analysis engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):   

  • Level 3: Bachelors' and 5 or Master's and 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Level 4: Bachelors' and 9 or Master's and 7 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience performing analysis utilizing closed form classical methods and finite element analysis (FEA) on airplane systems installations

  • Familiarization with Boeing tools i.e.: IAS, CSW, GKJoint, IDTAS, DTANAL, LifeWorks, JOLT, etc

  • Experience with common FEM tools such as NASTRAN/Patran, Hypermesh, OptiStruct, and ABAQUS

  • Experience with FAA regulatory certification

  • Experience with the qualification of subsystem components

  • Experience with airplane subsystems such as ECS, Flight Controls, Flight Deck Integration, Hydraulics, Electrical Equipment Installation, Fuel Systems, and Electrical Wiring Installation

Typical education and experience:

Level 3 - Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering (e.g. Bachelor) and 5+ years' related work experience or a Master's and 3+ years or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Level 4- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering (e.g. Bachelor) and 9+ years' related work experience or a Master's and 7+ years or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

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.

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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): $102,000 - $138,000

Summary pay range (Level 4): $124,100 - $167,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 22, 2025


Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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. Confidential 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.

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