Expert Structural Analysis Engineer – Systems Stress

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About the role

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for an Expert (Level 5) Structural Analysis Engineer for our Systems Stress team at our North Charleston, SC location. This role offers a dynamic, innovative environment where engineers share a passion to redefine what’s possible and bring cutting-edge technology to market.

Responsibilities

• Performs lead-level “advise/assist/check” stress analysis responsibilities on Boeing 787 Aircraft Systems Commodities.
• Performs stress analysis using classical hand analysis methods, Finite Element tools/methods, and/or Dynamic Simulation tools/methods.
• Reviews and provides lead signature for Boeing technical oversight of supplier documents including engineering drawings, analysis, test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Plans and organizes structural analysis work at the program level to assure total compliance with structural integrity and stability requirements.
• Develops, integrates, and documents complex or unique structural requirements to establish the structural analysis baseline for airplane systems.
• Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment such as load cases, interface architecture, and interface loads.
• Guides product design and verifies structural integrity throughout the product life cycle by defining requirements for analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools.
• Works with customers and regulatory agencies to define certification processes that ensure requirements are met.
• Reviews and approves certification results.
• Leads the development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution, and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components.
• Defines and organizes test programs to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
• Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate compliance with requirements.
• Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the development effort.
• Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements.
• Investigates emerging technologies to develop future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Acts as an active leader in the growth of a new organization, performing lead-level duties, mentorship, and training of developing team members.
• Develops certification-related documentation to support CFR Part 25 Type Cert projects.
• Collaborates and performs oversight on projects with domestic or international partners/suppliers.
• Applies Part 21 and Part 25 Code of Federal Regulations knowledge and facilitates interactions with Federal Regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences).
• 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience performing stress analysis on airplane systems or related structures.
• 8+ years of experience performing classical hand analysis methods using industry-proven methods.
• Prior experience with aircraft, heavy structures, hardware systems, or interiors manufacturing/production systems.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience working on airplane systems structures (Avionics, Electrical Equipment & Installation, Environment Control Systems, Flight Controls, Flight Deck, Fuel Systems, and Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems).
• Experience leading the development and completion of certification-related documentation.
• Experience leading and/or providing oversight of structural test programs on airplane systems commodities.
• Experience leading supplier technical oversight and collaborating with suppliers to solve technical challenges.
• Current or prior DER/AR/E-UM designation.

Pay

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 5): $154,700 – $209,300. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

The Boeing Company provides eligible employees with a Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

This position is for 1st shift.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required.