Description
As a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer at Boeing, you will lead and mentor a team of Structural Analysis Engineers to perform strength analyses of metallic and composite structural components.
Responsibilities:
- Lead development, integration, and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design
- Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment
- Guide product design and verify structural integrity using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools
- Lead development of test plans and configurations, support test execution, and analyze/report test results
- Define and document certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies
- Support in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements
- Develop analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the development effort
- Work under minimal direction
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences)
- 14+ years of related work experience
- Experience performing stress analysis on composite structures, laminates, bonded assemblies, or related structures
- 10+ years of experience with finite element modeling structural analysis methods and tools (Hypermesh, MSC Nastran/PATRAN, ABAQUS, Stress Check, etc.)
- Prior experience with manufacturing/production systems
- Advanced knowledge of aircraft structure, composite materials, properties, design practices, and manufacturing processes
- Mentoring experience for early and mid-level career engineers
- Ability and willingness to travel at least 10% of the time domestically
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 18+ years of work experience with composites design and analysis methodologies
- Experience in military aircraft sustainment, repairs, and modification programs
- Experience in a role that required strong technical, analytical, and writing skills
- Experience with various software applications for performing Boeing stress analysis (e.g., IAS, CSW, etc.)
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
- Boeing 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay
- Student Loan Match program