Propulsion Structural Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced) (777/777X)

Boeing•Seal Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

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 777/777X and other Boeing aircrafts. This fast-paced, dynamic team delivers exceptional, around-the-clock customer support—24/7, 365 days a year—ensuring our 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. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Propulsion Structural Analysis Engineers.

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.