Propulsion Structural Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced) (777/777X)
About The Position
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Customer Support (CS) Systems Service Engineering (SSE) is looking for a Propulsion Structural Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced) in Seal Beach, CA. This role will work with the 777/777X and other Boeing aircraft. The team delivers exceptional, around-the-clock customer support—24/7, 365 days a year—ensuring airline customers receive timely and effective technical solutions. In this critical role, you will be responsible for static and fatigue analysis of nacelle repairs for emergent-short flow inquiries as well as long flow predictive-proactive projects. Your work will involve independent research as well as close collaboration with internal groups and external partners/suppliers. SSE is a fast-paced organization that works directly with our customers to provide world-class customer support 24/7, 365.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
- 2+ years’ experience with structural analysis
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of industry-related experience with static and fatigue structural analysis
- 3+ years’ experience in structural analysis of propulsion/nacelle structures
- Strong familiarity with Boeing processes and systems.
- Experience with finite element methods (FEM) & FEM software, such as NASTRAN, PATRAN/Hyperworks
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance or repair
- Experience with collaboration between airlines, suppliers, MROs, OEMs, or other aerospace entities
- General familiarity with certification processes
Responsibilities
- Performs, leads, and reviews static and fatigue structural analyses for metallic and composite damage/repairs including preparation of 8100-9 forms for AMOCs and major repairs
- Assignments range from urgent repair requests (hours to days) to longer-term projects (weeks to months)
- Repairs complexity varies from simple allowable damage deviations and minor repairs, to significantly complex major repair plans
- Repairs propulsion structures, which includes Inlet, Fan Cowl, Thrust Reverser, Core Cowl, and Exhaust
- Develops creative and innovative structural analysis methods, fleet solutions, and improvements to existing Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs) and support documentation in support of our customers and development of Boeing Nacelle Repair methodologies
- Participates in current and future design/development initiatives to advocate for customer concerns/needs and improved supportability, maintainability, and repairability of nacelle structures
- Identifies and supports improvements to repair team work-flow, work distribution, repair methods, and processes
- Leverages our Customer Support and larger Boeing networks to support customer needs
- This position requires flexibility to support a fleet operating 24/7/365. Occasional off-shift work may be necessary to respond to emergent issues and participate in critical airline meetings outside regular business hours.
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
