Experienced / Lead Flight Loads Engineer

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Experienced / Lead Loads and Dynamics Engineer to support fixed-wing aircraft programs within the Air Dominance division located in Berkeley, MO.

This requisition is for an experienced or lead engineer on the flight loads skill team supporting Air Dominance programs in St. Louis, MO. This position requires strong analytical problem-solving skills and working knowledge in aircraft maneuver loads as well as familiarity with aerodynamics, flight dynamics, aircraft stability and control, and aeroelasticity. The ability to effectively communicate with teammates, internal suppliers, and customers is also required.

Position Responsibilities

Develop air vehicle requirements for external loads

Create vehicle-level models for loads and dynamics analysis

Perform analysis to support air vehicle design and integration

Develop or improve existing tools and processes to meet objectives

Plan and execute ground and flight tests for loads validation and verification

Check and interpret analysis and test data for quality and compliance with objectives

Support ground and flight testing by performing pre-test analysis, real-time monitoring of test conditions, post-processing of test data, and documentation of test results

Perform model correlation based on ground and / or flight test results

Define safe operating limits for aircraft based on loads analysis

Proactively inform stakeholders of engineering issues impacting the program

Provide sound engineering judgement and reasoning to guide program decision making

Produce data and documentation to verify structural design requirements and ensure company, customer and regulatory requirements are met

Present engineering artifacts to management and customers during program level reviews and other technical meetings

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Ability to Obtain U.S. secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher

Level 4 : 9 or more years' related work experience 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.

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features :

Best in class 401(k) plan : we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

Student Loan Match :   The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range :

Level 3 : $95,200 – $128,000

Level 4 : $115,600 - $156,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This is not an Export Control position.

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. Top 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.