Associate Loads and Dynamics Engineer

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About the role

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Associate Loads and Dynamics Engineer to support fixed-wing aircraft programs located in Berkeley, Missouri. As an Associate Loads & Dynamics Engineer, you will support loads and dynamics assessments for various aircraft programs within the Air Dominance division. This position requires strong analytical problem-solving skills and familiarity with one or more of the following: external loads, structural dynamics, aeroelastic stability, aerodynamics, aircraft stability and control, and finite element modeling. The ability to effectively coordinate with teammates, internal suppliers, and customers is also required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing air vehicle requirements
• Create vehicle-level models for loads and dynamics analysis
• Perform loads and dynamics analysis to support air vehicle design (e.g. flight and ground simulations for loads, flutter/divergence analysis, noise & vibration assessments)
• Assist in developing flight and ground test requirements and plans
• Support ground and flight testing by performing pre-test analysis, real-time monitoring of test conditions, post-processing of test data, and documentation of test results
• Support airworthiness activities with regulatory agencies and internal/external customers via correspondence, presentations, and documentation
• Assist in developing vehicle flight envelope and operational limits

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 2+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education
• Course work and/or work experience in one or more of the following technical competencies: Aerodynamics, Stability & Control, Structural Dynamics, Aeroelasticity, and/or Finite Element Modeling (FEM)

Qualifications

• Active Secret level US security clearance
• Proficiency with a higher-level programming code (e.g. C, Matlab, Python, or similar)
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), vibrations analysis, and/or multi-body dynamics (MBD)
• Prior experience with static or dynamic external loads analysis
• Prior experience with air vehicle ground and/or flight testing

Benefits

• Best-in-class 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: Qualified student loan debt payments count toward determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work programs

Pay

Summary pay range: $85,000 - $115,000. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

This position is for 1st shift.

This position is contingent upon program award and 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. This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, including being a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62. Relocation assistance is available based on candidate eligibility. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.