Structural Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen seeks a Lead Structural Engineer to lead and support an engineering team in Oklahoma City, onsite. The role concentrates on analyzing, designing, and developing airframe structural systems while integrating finite element modeling with digital engineering to support national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support an engineering team.
• Analyze, design, and develop airframe structural systems, evolving them with advanced technology solutions.
• Broaden expertise into finite element modeling and computer aided design tools.
• Grow skills by merging finite element modeling and digital engineering to create an airframe structural technical plan.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in civil or government aerospace industry
• 5+ years of experience with finite element modeling using FEMAP or Patran
• Experience leading multiple collaborative projects of varying scale to implementation
• Experience with computer aided design tools, Catia or SolidWorks
• Ability to create or complete finite element models using loads data obtained from the original equipment manufacturer or data obtained from structural test fixtures
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering

Technologies

• FEMAP
• Patran
• Catia
• SolidWorks

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care

The Opportunity

The role blends technical depth with strategic thinking to impact national security. You will interpret a customer environment and translate it into digital engineering and finite element modeling solutions aligned with mission needs, playing a key part in delivering customer-focused engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil or government aerospace industry
• 5+ years of experience with finite element modeling using FEMAP or Patran
• Experience leading multiple collaborative projects of various scale to implementation
• Experience with CAD tools Catia or SolidWorks
• Ability to create or complete finite element models using loads data obtained from OEMs or structural test fixtures
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering

NICE TO HAVE

• Ability to create CAD designs of aircraft primary or secondary structural assemblies, installations, and detail parts
• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering is preferred; Doctorate degree in the same fields a plus

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary range: $112,800 to $257,000 per year. The package includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Identity and Security Verification

As part of the hiring process, applicants undergo identity verification using biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against fraud. Interviews and assessments may be conducted on camera, and Booz Allen may capture photos to verify identity.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are part of Booz Allen's daily work, but using artificial intelligence to respond during interviews is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided. The company aims for a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge.

Work Model

This is an onsite position. Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or a customer facility, with possible in-person collaboration as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.