Lead Subsystems Structural Analysis Engineer

Job description

**Job Description**

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.

We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

Find your future with us.

**Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)** has an exciting opportunity for a **Lead Subsystems Structural Analysis** **Engineer** to join our Air Dominance Team supporting Aircraft Subsystems in **Berkeley, MO.**

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.

We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense Systems Air Dominance Team is responsible for production & sustainment of the F-15 Eagle & F/A-18 Super Hornet.

As a Lead Subsystems Structural Analysis Engineer, the selected candidate will have accountability for the structural integrity of the F-15 & F/A-18 Fuel, Hydraulic, & ECS subsystems.

The selected candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, diverse work environment.

Team members will work with cross-functional teams including representatives from Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Processes, Fatigue, Loads, Dynamics, Liaison Engineering, Technical Integration, Supplier Management, Production Operations, Systems Safety, and Program Management.

The candidate must be able to provide technical direction to teammates on structural analysis and effectively communicate with cross functional team members.

**Position Responsibilities:**

+ Train, coach, and mentor others
+ Lead development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design
+ Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment
+ Guide product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance
+ Lead development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
+ Define and document certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied
+ Support in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements
+ Develop analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.

Works under minimal direction
+ Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) for ECS aircraft subsystems
+ Construct & review Environmental Control Systems (ECS) aircraft subsystem analysis
+ Construct & review Fuel, Hydraulic, & Secondary Power, aircraft subsystems analysis
+ Develop & review Free Body Diagrams (FBD), hand calculations, & Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
+ Work within NASTRAN/ PATRAN/ Hypermesh, & Mechanica applications
+ Develop & document repairs & salvage actions
+ Perform lug analysis, duct analysis, tubing analysis, fitting analysis, torque analysis
+ Perform tear out analysis, bearing/ contact stress analysis, joint analysis, interface loads analysis
+ Work within 2D drawing & 3D model based design definition
+ Understand & apply design/ operating, proof, & burst pressure loads cases
+ Present Technical Issues to Boeing & US Government
+ Host & support supplier/ components issues resolution
+ Identify LEAN opportunities/ business capture

**This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.**

**This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.** An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):**

+ Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
+ 9+ years of working experience with a Bachelor’s OR 7+ years with a Masters OR 4+ years with a PhD

**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):**

+ Aerospace Industry Experience
+ Military & US Government Experience
+ Fixed Wing Experience
+ Proficiency with Fuel, Hydraulic, & ECS aircraft subsystems strength analysis
+ Experience with landing gear & mechanisms subsystems
+ Experience with castings, forgings, machining’s
+ Experience with tubing, ducts,
+ Experience with metallic & non-metallic
+ Experience with interface loads, handling loads,
+ Experience with fatigue & fracture analysis
+ Experience with non-destructive test & inspection methods
+ Experience with additive manufacturing
+ Experience with composites
+ Fabrication & Assembly Experience
+ NX 3D/ or similar Solid Modeling Skills
+ Boeing Stress Check application experience
+ Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management Experience
+ Active U.S. Secret Clearance
+ F-15 &/or F/A-18 Experience

**Relocation:**

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

**Drug Free Workplace:**

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

**Shift:**

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $115,600 - $156,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until **Oct.

31, 2025**

**Export Control Requirements:** This position must meet export control compliance requirements.

To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.

“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

**Export Control Details:** US based job, US Person required

**Education**

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

**Relocation**

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

**Security Clearance**

This position 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.

**Visa Sponsorship**

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

**Shift**

This position is for 1st 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, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Skill Profession

Other General