Structural Analysis Engineer; Lead and Senior

Structural Analysis Engineer (Lead and Senior)

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) organization is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer Lead and Senior (Level 4 and 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 Executive Transport, Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS), Bombers (B-1 and/or B-52), and/or Airborne Early warning and Control (AEW&C) programs.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• Experience with Classical Hand Analysis Methods
• Experience with Finite Element Models (FEM)
• Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models
• 10 or more years of experience in structural analysis

• 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance
• Experience with Hypermesh, Abaqus CAE, and/or Nastran
• Experience validating or verifying finite element model results
• Experience with FAA and/or Mil Certification
• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills
• Experience with structural design principles for…