Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) organization is seeking an Senior Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 5) 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 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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. secret clearance Post Start is required. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 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 testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Shift Work Statement:

• This position is for 1st shift

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