Research & Development Structural Analysis Engineer

Research & Development Structural Analysis Engineer

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The Boeing Company
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Location
:
Tukwila, WA

Role Summary
:
The Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) organization seeks a highly skilled Research & Development Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Materials & Structures organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects and cross‑functional teams to develop and mature structural analysis methods and tools for Boeing platforms.
• Perform and direct nonlinear finite element analyses and multidisciplinary studies for composite aircraft structures.
• Develop and validate FE models, novel UMAT/VUMATs, scripts, or custom analysis tools.
• Collaborate across global teams and with external partners to capture and manage external R&D programs.
• Support both commercial and defense projects; meet export‑control and security clearance requirements.
• Investigate emerging technologies and contribute to transition strategy onto product programs.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).
• Demonstrated expertise in structural analysis, including nonlinear FEA.
• Demonstrated leadership of R&D or technical teams and projects.
• Experience collaborating across functional teams and with external customers/partners.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required for clearance).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience (or equivalent education + experience).
• Hands‑on experience with Abaqus, Nastran, or similar FEA tools and with creating UMATs/VUMATs.
• Proficiency with Python (or similar) scripting and development of analysis workflows/tools.
• Experience in multidisciplinary analysis (vibroacoustic, optimization) and/or structural repair analyses.
• Active U.S. security clearance preferred.

Travel
: 10%

Security Clearance
: U.S. citizenship required; obtain U.S. Secret Clearance.

Benefits and Pay
Summary Pay Range Mid-Level: $111,350 - $150,650
Summary Pay Range Senior: $135,150 - $182,850

EEO Statement

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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