Lead Structural Analysis Engineer
About The Position
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an experienced Lead Structural Analysis Engineer for its Design Center South in Titusville, Florida. The Design Center is a multifunction engineering organization that provides engineering solutions and support to enterprise-wide projects and programs using a skilled, flexible workforce and advanced technologies. The engineer will lead structural analysis and engineering work across the product lifecycle, using classical methods, finite element analysis, Boeing tools, and other analytical methods to assess structural integrity and support design, requirements, verification, and release. The role includes mentoring engineers, coordinating with multidisciplinary groups, supporting testing and in-service products, and improving analytical processes and tools. The position is expected to be 100% onsite. A 9/80 schedule may be available, consisting of eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day per two-week pay period, with every other Friday off. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; an interim and/or final clearance is required after starting. Candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person. The position is NASA safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Relocation assistance is not available, and the employer will not sponsor employment visas.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work.
- Typically, 9 or more years of related work experience.
- Prior experience leading structural analysis teams.
- Experience with load development, material properties, design and manufacturing standards, sizing, and analysis methodologies.
- At least 9 years of experience in static strength, durability, and damage tolerance analyses.
- Experience synthesizing data from multiple sources to formulate actionable conclusions and recommendations within a department.
- Expert-level proficiency with stress analysis software and tools.
- Experience with signature authority for engineering drawings and stress analysis (SCNs).
- Exceptional technical writing skills, particularly in strength analysis reporting.
- Experience with finite element analysis software, specifically NASTRAN and ABAQUS.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing tasks independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated experience working with aerospace structural hardware components.
- Experience with BCA stress analysis.
- Experience with static analysis, forced frequency response analysis, random vibration analysis, and windmilling analysis.
- Experience with Boeing stress analysis software applications such as IAS, CSW, and BDMs; coding proficiency is a plus.
- Experience with finite element analysis using PATRAN/NASTRAN and ABAQUS, and Hypermesh post-processing.
- Thorough understanding of applicable aerospace design and testing standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to interact significantly with multidisciplinary teams.
- Adaptability to rethink existing paradigms and work in a culture focused on efficiency and team-centric self-determination.
- Knowledge of mechanical/hydraulics systems, primary flight control, high lift, environmental control systems, electrical installation, flight deck, and fuels.
- Familiarity with launch vehicle structural design and analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex, nuanced results clearly and concisely to a wide audience.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed structural analyses to determine structural integrity and margins of safety using classical techniques, finite element analysis, and Boeing tools, supporting layout development and engineering release.
- Follow program standards and requirements and document stress reports to ensure structural integrity.
- Document structural analyses and data demonstrating compliance with Boeing, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers.
- Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish a product’s environment.
- Support and confirm fracture assessments for service-life requirements.
- Lead trade studies to optimize structures and meet program requirements.
- Lead the development, integration, and documentation of structural requirements to establish system design.
- Guide product design and verify structural integrity using and developing analytical methods, finite element models and simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lead development of test plans and configurations, support test execution, and analyze and report test results to validate and verify systems and components against requirements and specifications.
- Support in-service products by leading failure investigations and analyzing improvements.
- Develop analytical processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of development efforts.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Availability depends on eligibility factors.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
