Lead Structural Analysis Engineer

Boeing • Titusville, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to join Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s 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 flexible workforce and advanced technologies.

The role leads structural analysis and integrity work throughout the product lifecycle, including analysis, requirements development, design verification, test support, and in-service investigations. The engineer will also mentor junior engineers, coordinate with other engineering groups, and develop analytical processes and tools. This 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 position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; an interim and/or final clearance is required post-start. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and the position must meet U.S. export control requirements. Relocation assistance is not available. The role is a NASA safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The employer will not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to meet U.S. Secret Security Clearance requirements; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

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.
• Proficiency in coding.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis using PATRAN/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, and Hypermesh post-processing.
• Thorough understanding of applicable aerospace design and testing standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in significant interaction with multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability to reconsider 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 convey complex 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 to support layout development and engineering release.
• Follow program standards and requirements to ensure structural integrity and document stress reports.
• Document structural analyses and data required to demonstrate 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 structure and meet program requirements.
• Lead 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 potential improvements.
• Develop analytical processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of development efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior