Structural Technical Designer Featured

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.

787 Airframe in Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for a Mid-Level (Level 3) or Experienced (Level 4) Structures Technical Designer for our Wing, Wing Edges, or Empennage teams to work at our North Charleston, SC location. At Boeing, our engineers share a passion to redefine what’s possible. To turn dreams into reality. To bring cutting edge technology to market. If you are seeking a dynamic, innovative environment, this opportunity is for you! This is a great opportunity to work in the Commercial Airplanes South Carolina Design Center, as a Structures Technical Designer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains engineering product definition.

• Prepares design layouts and modifies existing designs.

• Develops engineering product definition.

• Develops statements of work, including design requirements, cost and schedule estimates.

• Coordinates and develops work transfer packages.

• Contributes to the integration of product definition across internal and external business partners to provide a functional end-product.

• Investigates and resolves moderately-complex manufacturing process, or engineering related issues.

• Verifies accuracy of engineering data produced by others.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the North Charleston, SC location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Associates degree or higher

• 3+ years of experience in the structural or aerospace industry

• 3+ years of experience in creating, developing, and/or maintaining engineering processes

• 3+ years of experience using CAD Tools

• 1+ years of experience with composites design and processing

• Experience performing investigations and data collection in support of root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities

• Demonstrated autonomy while working with technical teams and projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associates of Science or equivalent degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

• (Experienced level) 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 9+ years of experience in the structural or aerospace industry

• Lead experience in developing and maintaining engineering product definition.

• Lead experience with design layout development.

• Lead experience performing engineering product definition reviews.

• Expertise using CATIA and Model Based Definition (MBD) for primary structure design.

• Hands on experience with fabrication of metallic and composite structures.

• Part 21 and Part 25 Code of Federal Regulations knowledge.

• Demonstrated leadership while working with technical teams and projects.

• Experience working in Product Development, Production, and Fleet phases of the Product Life Cycle.

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 Range Summary:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

• Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $68,850 – $93,150

• Summary pay range for Senior level (Level 4): $81,600 – $110,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 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

Associates 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.