Structural Analysis Engineer - Experienced/ Senior
About The Position
The Boeing Company is seeking Experienced or Senior Structural Analysis Engineers for its Air Dominance division within Boeing Defense, Space & Security. These roles support current and emerging aircraft programs in the Greater St. Louis region, at one of the listed locations: Berkeley, Hazelwood, St. Louis, or St. Charles, Missouri, or Mascoutah, Illinois. Engineers verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle using analytical methods, finite element models and simulations, and other analysis tools to develop structural environments, characteristics, and performance. At Level 3, the engineer develops, integrates, and documents structural requirements; coordinates with other engineering groups; guides product design and verifies structural integrity; develops and supports test plans and analyzes test results; documents certification and test results; and investigates in-service failures and potential improvements. The role works under general direction. At Level 4, the engineer leads development, integration, and documentation of structural requirements and test plans; coordinates with other engineering groups; guides product design and verifies structural integrity using and developing analytical methods and tools; documents certification and test results; leads investigations into in-service failures; and develops analytical processes and tools to improve development effectiveness, quality, and efficiency. The role works under minimal direction. The position may involve first-, second-, or third-shift work to support program objectives, and may require weekends, holidays, and overtime. Applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. Some positions may also require Special Program Access. Boeing does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, focused on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Material Sciences, or equivalent.
- Level 3: At least 5 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Level 4: At least 9 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Experience performing hand calculations and using an industry CAD system such as NX/Teamcenter and FEM software such as ABAQUS, PATRAN/NASTRAN, Stresscheck, or Hyperworks.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
- Successful completion of the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access may be required for some positions; U.S. citizenship is required for that access.
- Must satisfy Boeing's drug-testing requirements when applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Boeing Analysis Tools, including CAESAR, Lifeworks, Mechanica, or Common Structures Workstation.
- Structural analysis experience on military or commercial aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish system design; at Level 4, lead this work.
- Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment.
- Guide product design and verify structural integrity using analytical methods, finite element models and simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle.
- At Level 4, develop analytical methods, models, simulations, and tools to support structural analysis.
- Develop test plans and configurations, support test execution, and analyze and report results to validate and verify systems and components against requirements and specifications; at Level 4, lead test-plan development.
- Define and document certification and test results to substantiate that requirements are satisfied for customers and regulatory agencies.
- Support in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements; at Level 4, lead failure investigations.
- At Level 4, develop analytical processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of development.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Boeing 401(k) matching contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay, with immediate 100% vesting.
- Student Loan Match through the Boeing 401(k) for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
