Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) Cruise Missile Systems in St. Charles, MO, is seeking a motivated Associate Loads and Dynamics Engineer for the SLAM ER Missile Obsolescence Redesign Program.  The Cruise Missiles organization is a strong and growing business that produces long-range precision guided weapons which are employed around the world to support the defense of the United States and partner countries.  This is an exciting and rare opportunity to work on the world’s most advanced variant of the combat-proven SLAM ER missile system.  The SLAM ER missile redesign is being managed as a development program and will be implemented as a new SLAM ER weapon system configuration to replace obsolete or uneconomical parts and subsystems to support production and improve future sustainment.  The job assignment for a Loads and Dynamics Engineer is to generate structural loads and perform dynamic analysis for missile structural components and document analysis results.  A working knowledge of classical and Boeing analysis methodologies will be beneficial, as the candidate will be required to create analysis models, perform hand calculations and have an understanding of analysis best practices to provide inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations.  A loads and dynamics engineer works as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and must have the ability to effectively communicate and work under general supervision provided by senior lead engineers and management.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Perform analysis using well defined tools to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance

• Generate structural loads using Boeing methodologies

• Perform vibe, shock, and modal analysis using finite element models built from solid CAD geometry

• Support component vibe, shock, acoustic, and acceleration testing and analyze/report test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

• Create loads and dynamics reports

• Collaborate with engineers in other disciplines (structural design, loads/dynamics, mass properties, materials & properties, thermal analysis, aerodynamics, etc.)

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's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• 1+ year of technical analysis experience (i.e. Structural, Thermal, Dynamics, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ year of experience using NASTRAN/PATRAN or similar FEM software to perform structural analysis on aircraft or space structures

• Experience creating, manipulating or using data from finite element models

• 1+ year of experience with one or more of the following programming languages (C, C++, Fortran, Python, Matlab, etc.)

• 1+ year of experience working in cross-functional teams

• Willing to travel domestically as needed

• 1+ year of experience writing technical reports

• Experience with loads, vibration, and shock requirements development

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

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.