Structural Analysis Engineer ( Senior, Principal)

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking a highly accomplished Structural Analysis Engineer join the Mechanical & Structural Engineering Technical Task Force team in Everett, WA., Renton, WA., and Tukwila, WA.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Senior and Principal level Structural Analysis Engineers.

In this role you will provide enterprise-level technical leadership in structural analysis, certification, testing, and advanced product development. This individual will serve as a recognized expert in the industry and within Boeing, applying highly advanced engineering principles, analytical methods, and engineering judgment to develop, integrate, and document structural requirements across the product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness, and will be expected to work independently while shaping long-range technical strategy, influencing certification approaches, and serving as a technical consultant to senior leadership. This role is accountable for advancing structural analysis methods, supporting regulatory and customer certification, and identifying emerging technologies that create future product and business opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish system and product design intent.

• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering organizations to define product environment, loads, and constraints.

• Lead structural integrity assessments using analytical methods, finite element models, simulations, and other advanced engineering tools.

• Develop and approve test plans, test configurations, and analysis approaches used to validate and verify systems and components.

• Analyze and document test results to substantiate compliance with requirements and specifications.

• Define and document certification and test results for customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.

• Support in-service products by investigating failures, identifying root causes, and recommending structural or process improvements.

• Develop analytical processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of development efforts.

• Investigate emerging technologies and support future product designs to meet projected requirements.

• Develop and implement enterprise-level approaches to structural and stability analysis and testing.

• Work with customers and regulatory agencies to establish certification standards and compliance processes.

• Review and approve certification results and related documentation.

• Plan research and development programs and recommend technological applications to support long-range objectives.

• Design highly advanced applications that can create new product or business opportunities.

• Serve as a consultant to top management on long-range company planning in areas of technological research and advancement.

• Act as a primary spokesperson on the company’s technical capabilities and future direction.

• Contribute to major business pursuits through recognized technical authority.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

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

• 10+ years of experience do you have 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)?

• 10+ years of experience in Structural Analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Recognized as an industry expert or Boeing Designated Expert.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory certification processes and customer compliance requirements.

• Proven ability to lead independently and operate at enterprise scope.

• Experience influencing long-range technology planning and product strategy.

• Experience serving as a technical spokesperson with customers, regulators, and executive leadership.

• Demonstrated success supporting business capture, major program decisions, or enterprise technology development.

• Deep knowledge of Boeing structural analysis competencies and advanced stress competencies.

• Extensive experience with finite element modeling, simulation, and analytical validation.

• Excellent technical communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience developing or improving analytical methods, tools, or engineering processes.

Travel:

10% or less

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 for Senior level (Level 5):$165,750 - $224,250

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 6):$202,300 -$273,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 01, 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

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. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-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.