Experienced Structural Analysis Engineer

at  Boeing

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is actively seeking motivated and talented Structural Analysis Engineers to join our dynamic Engineering Teams in Berkeley, MO.
As part of our growing organization, you will be surrounded by a passionate leadership team dedicated to attracting and developing top talent for critical national defense missions. With our strong connection to the Department of Defense, we deliver unparalleled capability through our exceptional team.
At Boeing, our engineers are the visionaries who shape the future of aerospace. Join us and unleash your expertise to create next-generation capabilities for incredible aerospace platforms.

This is your chance to make a significant impact by contributing to a wide range of current and evolutionary aircraft and weapons systems across various divisions/business units, including:

• Air Dominance (Phantom Works, F-15, F/A-18, MQ-25A, T-7A)
• Mobility, Surveillance, & Bombers (777X)
• Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (Harpoon, JDAM, SDB, SLAM-ER)
• Boeing Global Services businesses

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of work-related experience performing structural fatigue/stress analysis OR Master’s degree and 3+ years.
• Experience in fatigue and damage tolerance analysis
• Ability to develop technical reports and present results
• Proficient utilizing Microsoft Office Software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Secret Clearance
• Knowledge and experience with fixed wing military aircraft platforms
• Knowledge of Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and it’s requirements
• Experience with structural analysis software such as PATRAN/NASTRAN, StressCheck and Lifeworks
• Ability to understand and write engineering reports based on analysis results, test findings and maintenance reports
• Experience with Spectrum Generation
• Experience with Full-Scale Fatigue Testing and/or other structural and material testing plans
• Ability to provide training/mentoring to early career engineers
• Experience working in a diverse Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Strong oral and written communications skills

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

• Complete Durability and Damage Tolerance Analysis for structural locations using common fatigue tools and software.
• Develop location specific detailed Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Provide technical solutions for aircraft production lines with high priority nonconformance stress and fatigue analysis.
• Perform single flight probability of failure risk analysis and generate risk reports for customers.
• Locate hotspot structural locations using in-service fleet maintenance data and provide technical reports to customers.
• Utilize 3D modeling and data visualization software to update airframe 3D models and complete data processing on fleet maintenance findings.
• Oversee development and updates on documentation for United States Air Force certification and sustainment requirements.
• Perform full scale fatigue test finding match analysis using common fatigue tools and software.
• Develop fatigue and/or material test plans and provide oversight during test execution.
• Interact with early career engineers to provide training and mentorship on fatigue and fracture analysis.
  This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.