Mid-Level Structural Analysis Engineer

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

3d•$103,700 - $140,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company's Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Analysis Engineer to support the Environmental Test Design Engineering team in Berkeley, MO. This role primarily supports St. Louis Environmental Lab testing for local Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) programs. The design team collaborates with lab test teams to provide necessary designs and hardware for testing. The Environmental labs offer capabilities in vibrational/structural dynamics, acoustics, airflow systems, fuel flow systems, high temperature flow impingement, and environmental control chambers with variable temperature, humidity, and pressure. As a structural analysis engineer, you will be responsible for the structural analysis and verification of test fixtures, support structures, and test-article modifications for environmental test programs. This includes performing strength and fatigue analyses on metallic and composite structural components and documenting the results. You will work closely with mechanical design, test, and facility teams to ensure test hardware meets load, vibration, thermal, and safety requirements. Boeing St. Louis is involved in cutting-edge military aircraft and weapons programs such as T-7A, F-15, F/A-18, MQ-25, JDAM, SDB, and Phantom Works proprietary efforts.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Experience in structural analysis methods and tools such as Finite Element Analysis
Experience with Model Based Engineering Tools such as Maya, 3DX, Blender, CATIA, or other 3D CAD software
Experience utilizing analytical tools (e.g. classical stress analysis and CAD based tools) to validate design and document in report format

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of materials selection, structural load paths, and failure modes common to test fixtures and aerospace hardware
7+ years of relevant structural analysis experience, preferably in aerospace, test-article design, or structural test environments.
2+ years of experience in test and evaluation
Experience with modal, random vibration, shock, static, and fatigue analyses
Experience in developing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems, requiring ingenuity and innovation
Clear technical writing and ability to coordinate with mechanical, systems, and test teams
Understanding of structural dynamics, fluid flow, and thermodynamics theory & application
Active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Responsibilities

Define and document load cases, boundary conditions, and acceptance criteria based on test objectives and facility constraints
Perform structural analyses (static, fatigue, modal, thermal and dynamic) on test fixtures, supports, and modified test articles
Develop and validate finite-element models (FEA) and hand-calculation checks to support design decisions
Review CAD/assembly models and test setups to ensure structural integrity
Provide timely engineering guidance to the mechanical design team during concept development and detailed design phases
Evaluate designs for strength, stiffness, fatigue life, and resonant behavior; recommend mitigations and design improvements
Participate in design reviews, test plan reviews, and pre-test readiness reviews
Support installation, instrumentation placement, and on-site troubleshooting during test setup and execution
Produce analysis reports, verification documentation, and input for test procedures and acceptance criteria
Support thermal and coupled structural/thermal analyses as required for environmental tests