Loads and Dynamics Engineer (Experienced/Senior)

Boeing

113d • $102,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Loads and Dynamics Engineer (Experienced/Senior) to support our teams in Edwards Airforce Base, CA. In this role, you will provide loads and dynamics expertise, and guidance to the T-7A engineering, manufacturing and development program. This position requires strong communication skills in addition to strong analytical problem solving skills and subject matter expertise in fixed-wing aircraft dynamics and loads. Communication with customers and program managers is expected as well as coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers, checking engineering analysis, and providing feedback. Experience with Flight test and flight test data processing strongly desired. This role resides within the Flight Engineering Capability in the Air Dominance division of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Flight Engineering is responsible for performing engineering across a large portfolio of products and development programs. The set of specialized capabilities and skills maintained by our teammates are the foundation of what defines the majority of our Boeing military products; things that FLY! Flight Engineering is looking for motivated, talented engineers to join the Boeing team on the exciting programs located in this region. Selected candidates will work the T-7A program conducting analysis and testing in Flight disciplines to meet customer requirements. Join our team and become a Flight Engineer with unmatched opportunity and potential; you’ll be supported to develop and maintain specialized skills that may be applied across multiple product domains. You’ll benefit from exposure to a variety of unique and challenging projects and collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and industry experts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 7+ years of working experience with a Bachelor’s OR 5+ years with a Masters OR a PhD with working experience in loads & dynamics
• At least 3 years of experience in an engineering role relevant to flight loads or flutter
• Experience coaching or training less experienced engineers
• Experience conducting efforts for major programs
• Proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g. Fortran, Matlab, Python, JAVA, etc.)
• Expertise in fixed wing flight loads or flight dynamics
• Working knowledge of Military Air Vehicle certification requirements as it relates to loads and/or structural dynamics

Nice To Haves

• 9+ years of working experience with a Bachelor’s OR 7+ years with a Masters OR 3+ years with a PhD
• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering role relevant to flight loads or flutter

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard loads and dynamics analyses and tests for new and derivative vehicles
• Build mathematical models, develop, integrate and document loads and dynamics requirements to establish system design
• Collaborate with other engineering groups to establish loads and dynamics environments
• Use analytical tools and models to support product design and verify that the flight vehicle integrates and demonstrates compliance to internal and external specifications and requirements
• Perform predictive analysis for aeroelastic stability, flutter, buffet, static and dynamic forces that act on a vehicle
• Define structural, inertial, aerodynamic and systems definition for analyses
• Develop tests, support test execution and analysis, and report test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Define and document certification and test results to support compliance with customer and regulatory agency requirements
• Perform failure investigations for in-service products, identify and analyze improvements

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree