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Propulsion Structures Stress Analysis Engineer

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID 00000391418 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Post Date Sep. 10, 2023
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Propulsion South Carolina under Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Propulsion Structures Stress Analysis Engineer - Associate, Mid-Level to join our team at our location in South Carolina.

We are specifically hiring for multiple positions in Propulsion Structures. In these roles you will performs structural analysis using well defined analysis tools to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Support 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 investigating failures and analyzing improvements.

The structures stress analysis engineer understands airplane structural analysis methods and tools for metallic and/or composite structures. The analyst ensures the airplane has sufficient strength to endure all conditions encountered during its operational life as well as investigate field service issues. The analyst also ensures the airplane structure meets all other design requirements.

As an Associate or Mid-Level Stress Analyst (Level 2/3), you will have a minimum of the following responsibilities:

  • Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish the system design.
  • Coordinate with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment.
  • Guide product design and verify structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance.
  • Develop test plans and configurations, support 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 investigating failures and analyzing improvements.
  • Works under general direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in North Charleston, SC.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in one of the following engineering majors: Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Civil, and select degrees with an emphasis in structures related course material.
  • Minimum of 2+ years’ experience or related work experience and/or combination of additional education and relevant experience with stress analysis.
  • Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in Finite Element Analysis experience including the use of stress analysis tools such as, NASTRAN/PATRAN, HYPERMESH, ABAQUS, or any other stress analysis tools.
  • Ability to support occasional domestic travel to support our customers.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Demonstrate engineering knowledge as a level 2/3 engineer ideally working in a Structural and/or Aerospace industry.
  • 1+ years’ of experience with fatigue or durability analysis.
  • Experience with analysis of aircraft propulsion structures
  • Experience with Engineering classification such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or Structural Engineering

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) in an engineering classification from an accredited course of study, in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Civil, and select Structures engineering.

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred accreditation standard although not required.

Associate (Level 2): Typically, 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Mid-Level (Level 3): Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master +3 years' related work 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 a 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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only and are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range:

Level 2: $76,500 - $103,500

Level 3: $95,000 - $128,500


Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

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.

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