Structural Analysis Engineer 3 (contract)

About the role

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Customer Support team is seeking an experienced Stress Analysis Engineer to join their team in Seal Beach, California.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document structural analysis of various aircraft interiors and systems commodities
• Understand and show compliance with applicable FAA and EASA regulations and requirements for certification
• Create and validate Finite Element Models from 3D CAD models with appropriate modeling assumptions and carry out the analysis of composite panels, inserts, metal brackets, fittings, tab and slots, and adhesive joints
• Substantiate appropriate structures through classical hand analysis
• Determine and predict potential failure modes for analysis
• Coincide and consult with other teams such as design, proper allowable groups, and teams of interfacing commodities to support in the creation, development, and proper analysis of structural designs
• Review drawings of parts and assemblies to show substantiation through test, analysis, or similarity methods

Requirements

• Bachelor degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 3+ years of experience using linear and nonlinear statics Finite Element Analysis
• Experience with efficient load paths and structural behavior
• Experience with statics and structural analysis using classical, empirical, and finite element methods

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following: mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering
• Experience working with the following FEA pre and post processing tools: HyperMesh, HyperView, NASTRAN, and PATRAN
• Experience with durability, fail-safe, and damage tolerance fundamentals
• Show compliance to FAA and EASA regulations
• 4+ years of experience working with 3D CAD models and engineering drawings

Benefits

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K