Experienced Structural Analysis Engineer

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The Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Experienced Structural Analysis Engineer 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 Bombers (B-1 and/or B-52) AWACS E-7 USAF and ETS&S programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops integrates and documents structural requirements to validate Airframe Stress design and Finite Element Modelling and Loadcase assessment
• 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
• Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the products environment
• Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods including classical methods of structural analysis finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment characteristics and performance
• Understands industry best practices in airframe primary and secondary structure and loadpaths
• 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 documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied
• Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements
• Works independently under general direction
• Works with customers and regulatory agencies to define and maintain certification processes that will ensure requirements are met
• Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness quality and efficiency of the analysis and repair efforts
• Oversees compliance with methodology and processes for stress analysis and finite element modelling
• Investigates emerging technologies to develop future product designs to meet projected requirements
• Works under consultative direction
• Understands the unique challenges of working a Legacy program that was originally certified using 2D drawings in contrast to a new development program which is purely Model Based

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.

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical Civil Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• Experience in classical methods of structural analysis
• Experience with Finite Element Models (FEM)
• Strong written verbal communications and presentation skills
• Able to independently construct execute review and manage structural finite element models
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance
• 5 or more years of experience in structural analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Clearance
• Experience with Hypermesh Abaqus CAE and/or Nastran
• Experience validating or verifying finite element model results
• Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g. fatigue damage tolerance corrosion stress analysis statics materials strength material characteristics and repair techniques)
• Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on Boeing Commercial Derivatives Commercial and/or Military applications (& 777)

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

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If you have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college and are not currently working in the aerospace sector in Oklahoma you may qualify for a $5000 tax credit from the state of Oklahoma for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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