Structural Analysis Engineer 4

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

122d • $124,100 - $167,900 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Boeing employee you'll be part of a winning team that does great things every day. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a broad range of levels to include Lead (Level 4) Structural Analysis Engineers to join the Structures Engineering team located in Tukwila, Washington. A successful member of this team will understand and execute structural analysis of military or commercial aircraft programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Experience with Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models.
• 5 or more years of experience in structural analysis.
• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 or more years' experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures.
• Experience with Hypermesh, Abaqus CAE, and/or Nastran.
• Experience validating or verifying finite element model results.
• Experience performing Material Review Board assessments.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, tasks and people in a dynamic environment.
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on military high performance aircraft.
• Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on Boeing Commercial Derivatives.
• Experience in aircraft fleet support engineering or related product sustainment engineering.

Responsibilities

• Leads development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design.
• Verifies structural integrity by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop the airframe structural environment, characteristics, and performance of the product.
• Develops and uses Finite Element Models.
• Understands proper application of loads in FEMs.
• Understands industry best practices in airframe primary structure and loadpaths.
• Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle.
• Leads development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the analysis and repair efforts.
• Ensures compliance with methodology and processes for stress analysis, DaDT analysis, and finite element modelling.
• Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
• Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree