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Senior Structural Design Engineer - F-15 at BOEING summary:

Senior Structural Design Engineer at Boeing specializing in F-15 aircraft structural and interior payload system designs. Utilizes 3-D CAD tools to develop, maintain, and modify components, ensuring integration and compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Leads testing, supplier coordination, and investigates emerging technologies to support aerospace defense projects requiring security clearance.

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.

Boeing St. Louis is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace. We are currently seeking Structural Design Engineers (Levels 4 - 5) to develop, maintain and modify structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

These positions are located in the St. Louis region and support current and emerging F-15 aircraft programs as part of the Air Dominance division in Boeing Defense Space and Security .

Position Responsibilities:

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

• Develops, maintains and modifies structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

• Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

• Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.

• Assists with investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.

• Works under minimal direction.

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 US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.

• An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance 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.

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors (level 4) - NOTE: A relevant post graduate degree (MS/PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical or Civil engineering) can substitute for relevant work experience

• 15+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors (level 5) - NOTE: A relevant post graduate degree (MS/PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical or Civil engineering) can substitute for relevant work experience

• Extensive experience using industry CAD systems (NX/Teamcenter or CATIA/ENOVIA) and MS Office.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 9+ years military aircraft or commercial aircraft experience

Typical Education/ Experience:

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 5: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 4: $113,050 - $152,950

Level 5: $134,300 - $181,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 20, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Secret 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.

Keywords:

Structural Design Engineering, F-15 Aircraft, 3D CAD, Payload Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Supplier Management, Testing and Validation, Defense Systems, Security Clearance

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Interim role, Work experience placement, Work visa, Relocation, Day shift, Shift work, Flexible hours,

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