Senior Aircraft Structural Analysis Engineer

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role

Leads development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Leads development of 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 documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements. Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Works under minimal direction.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate strength of structural non-conformances and repairs
• Apply knowledge of structural analysis principles to assess and resolve product/process issues discovered throughout the product lifecycle
• Analyze MRB dispositions for structural integrity and identify, document and communicate deviations that could impact design intent and safety
• Provide alternate repair recommendations as necessary to Liaison Engineering to meet structural requirements
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and representatives to support certification of airplane structural components
• Support in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements
• Positive and proactive mindset, highly motivated team member willing to manage multiple assignments and work with a sense of urgency
• Utilize LEAN best practices
• Proactive collaboration with customer and building positive relationships. (i.e. Liaison Engineering and Operations teams)
• Effective communication with other lead engineers, team members, and management

• Bachelors, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
• 9+ years of experience working with aircraft stress analysis and/or structural analysis, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• 10+ years of structures experience with Boeing Aircraft Model 787
• 5+ years of experience supporting Boeing Aircraft Model 787 production as a stress analyst
• Experience in Model Based Definition, CATIA, ENOVIA and PDM
• Experience with Boeing tools such as IAS, CSW, and Structures Workstation (SWS).
• Ability to support regular and emergent domestic travel (willing to travel up to 10% of the time)
• Experience with composite structures and stress analysis
• Ability to lead and work independently in a team environment
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to make decisions and deliver results
• Committed to finding a way to resolve problems and keep commitments

• Optional Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K