Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer in Frimley

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Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Structures Engineering Manager and working with the global engineering team across multiple time‑zones to identify requirements and solutions for active and upcoming projects.
• Leads complex, novel and/or large‑scale commercial modification certification activities to ensure compliance with design requirements, and serves as the technical focal for certification and stress issues relating to large aircraft modification programmes.
• Mentor and coach junior and experienced engineers, fostering technical growth and leadership development within the team.
• Compile and critically review structural substantiation documents related to:

• Product certification and integration to the aircraft of new seating installations, new monument and furniture installations such as galleys, lavatories, class dividers, first class suites and VVIP furnishing.
• Cabin interior changes including LOPAs, Passenger Service Unit layouts, LRU installations, etc.
• Primary structure changes including antenna installations, fuselage modification.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree within Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of aircraft interior and/or primary structure modification practices and interfaces is essential.
• Proficient in hand calculations, using classic stress analysis techniques, FEA, and technical report writing.
• Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry specifically working with an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (or equivalent) is essential.
• Has recently served as Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) within a DOA.
• A high level of attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements including (E)TSO, CS‑25, JAR‑25 and FAR 25 requirements (relevant to the stress/structures discipline).
• Ability to work on multiple programmes with varying level of requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations / demands.
• Will typically be recognised as a Subject Matter Expert within their field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company‑paid BUPA medical plan.
• Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 6x annual salary life insurance.
• 6 weeks paternity leave.
• 52 weeks maternity leave.
• Learning together programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing’s well‑being programmes, tool and incentives.

Relocation / Visa

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the United Kingdom/Ireland. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicant. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 12, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.