Lead Structural Analyst Engineer

Lead Structural Analyst Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Structural Analyst Engineer to join the team in Houston, TX.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world.

Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Structural Analyst (Level 4) for the Design Center South, which is a multi-function Engineering Organization with a mission statement to provide engineering solutions via a highly skilled flexible workforce and cutting edge technologies and advancement of the Boeing Enterprise.

The Design Center provides engineering support to Enterprise wide projects/programs and is a flexible team that strategically adapts to emerging opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed structural analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue and damage tolerance) to determine structural integrity (margins of safety), using classical techniques and Boeing tools. This analysis supports responses to customer inquiries, service bulletin development, failure investigation, regulatory agency coordination and to show compliance with regulatory requirements

• Research and prepare data to support definition of structural design requirements

• Support and confirmation of fracture assessments for service life requirements.

• Strength analysis will include interpretation of vehicle loads and environments, stress calculations and development of margins of safety with known allowables

• Observance of program standards and requirements to ensure structural integrity, and documentation of stress reports

• Plans and organize structural analysis work at the program level to assure total compliance with structural integrity and stability requirements

• Develops, integrates and documents complex or unique structural requirements to establish the system design

• Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 7+ years of experience in structural analysis

• 7+ years of experience with structural analysis methods (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques, damage tolerance methods

• Experience with Boeing aircraft models

• Ability to work on-site 5 days per week

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

• 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working transport category airplane certification or production/fleet support projects involving FAA approval

• Master of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace engineering

• Ability to work with diverse teams

• Experience with teaching, mentoring, and leading teams

• Boeing 7-Series and/or McDonnell Douglas Aircraft experience desired

• Candidates possessing experience using Boeing Commercial Airplane structural analysis methods and tools are strongly desired

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collect