Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. Come be a part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies. At Boeing we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Boeing Global Services is currently seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to become part of the F/A-18 Structural Analysis team in Hazelwood, MO .
The BGS F/A-18 Structural Analysis team is responsible for supporting new source stand up, modifications, repairs and spares production support of the F/A-18 Legacy Hornet and Super Hornet, as well as ensuring the structural integrity of the components. Other platforms supported within our team are F-15, T-45 and AV-8B.
The selected candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, work environment. Team members will work with cross-functional teams including representatives from Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Liaison Engineering, Technical Integration, Supplier Management, Production Operations, and Program Management. The candidate must be able to provide technical direction to teammates on structural analysis and effectively communicate with cross-functional team members.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
10+ years’ experience with building finite element models. Including Fasteners (CELAS, CBUSH, Rutman, etc), Bonded joints, bonded structure that includes honeycomb core, laminate composite details and assemblies, and details FEMs using P-element (Stress Check, Mechanica) solvers.
15+ years’ experience in structural analysis.
Knowledge of structural design principles for aircraft primary structure (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques).
Experience analyzing fastened, and bonded joints with metallic and composite details.
Record of designing and sizing repairs for primary flight structures.
Skilled at comprehensive detail documentation and clear communication of complex technical details.
Experience in role that required leadership in structural analysis.
Experience providing detailed engineering work and schedule estimates for complex projects.
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time domestically and internationally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Experience in post-production systems with emphasis in military aircraft sustainment, repairs, and modification programs.
Active U.S. Secret Clearance
F/A-18 experience

Conduct stress analyses of aircraft primary structures using well defined analysis tools
Verification of structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop and maintain the structural environment, characteristics and performance.
Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements
Development of test plans and configurations, support test execution and analyses/reports to validate systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
Support Configuration Control Board and Engineering Review Board as a Strength Engineering Lead
Provide leadership and technical oversight to other Structural Analysis Engineers.
Support on-going supplier and customer activities providing real-time support.
Works under minimal direction.