The mid level structural analysis engineer contributes to Boeing's F/A-18 Structural Analysis team in Hazelwood, Missouri. The role centers on stress analyses, verification activities, and in-service support, with travel up to 10 percent as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed stress analyses of primary airframe structures using established analysis tools to evaluate loads and performance.
- Verify structural integrity through analytical methods, finite element models and simulations to characterize and sustain component performance.
- Support in-service products by investigating failures and identifying improvements.
- Assist with the development of test plans and support test execution to ensure systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
- Provide real-time support to ongoing supplier and customer activities.
- Operate under general supervision.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering with emphasis in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Materials Science.
- Minimum of five years of experience in structural analysis.
- Knowledge of primary aircraft structure design principles, including fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, material properties, and repair techniques.
- At least five years of experience with finite element modeling for structural analysis using tools such as MSC Nastran, PATRAN, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, Stress Check, Mechanica, and related software.
- Demonstrated strong technical, analytical, and written communication abilities.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10 percent of the time for domestic and international assignments.
Technologies
- MSC Nastran
- PATRAN
- ABAQUS
- Hypermesh
- Stress Check
- Mechanica
- IAS
- CSW
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid time away from work
- Unpaid time away from work
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace
Boeing maintains a Drug Free Workplace. Post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria outlined in policies are met.
Pay and Rewards
The total rewards package at Boeing includes a competitive base salary and opportunities for variable compensation. Eligible employees may participate in benefit programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability coverage, and paid or unpaid time off. Program availability varies by location, hire date, and applicable agreements. Summary pay range: $103,700 - $140,300.
Export Control Requirements
This position must comply with U.S. export control regulations. A U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required, including U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
Export Control Details
US-based job; U.S. Person required.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is available based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and final Secret Clearances are required post-start, with U.S. Citizenship as a government prerequisite.
Visa Sponsorship
The employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
First shift.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
