Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to join the Air Vehicle Engineering team located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

A successful member of this team will understand and execute modifications and upgrades for the Bombers (B-1 and/or B-52) programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes 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.

• Mentors, trains, and teaches younger analysts on stress methodologies

• Is considered a subject matter expert, and has deep comprehension of industry methods in structural analysts

• 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 defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance of the product.

• Works with customers and regulatory agencies to define certification processes that will ensure requirements are met.

• 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 in the accomplishment of work

• Reviews and approves certification results.

• Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

• Defines and organizes test programs to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.

• Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.

• Investigates emerging technologies to develop future product designs to meet projected requirements.

• Works under consultative direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret clearance Post Start is required.

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.

• Experience with Finite Element Models (FEM)

• Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models

• 15 or more years of experience in structural analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Clearance

• Experience with Hypermesh, Abaqus CAE, and/or Nastran

• Experience validating or verifying finite element model results

• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills

• Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques)

• Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on Boeing Commercial Derivatives – Commercial and/or Military applications (737, 747, 757, 767 & 777)

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to