Associate, Experienced or Senior Loads & Dynamics Structural Analysis Engineer

Associate, Experienced or Senior Loads & Dynamics Structural Analysis Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000397555

Date Posted:

2024-03-29

Location:

USA - Saint Charles, MO

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense Space & Security’s Missile and Weapon Systems Organization is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate, Experienced, and Senior Loads & Dynamics Structural Analysis Engineers to join us as part of our Direct Attack Weapons team located in St. Charles, MO.

The Direct Attack organization is a strong and growing business that produces precision guided weapons which are employed around the world to support the defense of the United States and

partner countries. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to work on the world’s most advanced variant of the combat-proven JDAM, SDB, HAAWC and MOP weapon systems. These programs are utilizing a Model Based Engineering approach to implement new weapon system configurations and replace obsolete or uneconomical parts.  A Loads & Dynamics Engineer works as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and must have the ability to effectively communicate technical information and collaborate with engineers and leaders form a wide variety of engineering disciplines.

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. We’re highly supportive of innovative thinking, we respect and acknowledge hard work, we recognize maturity and integrity, and we reward bottom-line achievement. At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination.

Position Responsibilities:

• Guide product design and verify structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance

• Generate structural loads using Boeing methodologies and develops loads cycle analysis tools to streamline loads generation and delivery

• Perform vibe, shock, and modal analysis using finite element models built from solid CAD geometry

• Develop test plans and configuration, support component vibe, shock, acoustic, and acceleration test execution, and analyze/report test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

• Create loads and dynamics reports

• Participate in internal/external design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), preliminary/critical design reviews (PDR/CDR) with government Customer and program leadership

• Collaborate with engineers in other disciplines (structural design, loads/dynamics, mass properties, materials & properties, thermal analysis, aerodynamics, etc.)

• Using NASTRAN/PATRAN or similar FEM software to perform structural analysis on missile body structure

• Creating, manipulating or using data from finite element models

• Developing loads, vibration, and shock requirements

• Vibration, shock, or acoustic testing

• Writing technical reports

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Saint Charles, MO.

Saint Charles, MO is a thriving city located along the scenic Missouri River, just outside of bustling St. Louis. With its rich history, charming downtown area, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, Saint Charles offers a high quality of life for residents and visitors alike. The city is known for its warm hospitality, diverse culture, and strong sense of community. The surrounding area boasts a variety of parks, trails, and rivers for outdoor enthusiasts to explore, as well as numerous cultural attractions, shopping centers, and dining options. Saint Charles is a wonderful place to live, work, and play, offering a balance of urban conveniences and small-town charm.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• Technical analysis experience (i.e. Structural, Thermal, Dynamics, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):