Job Description

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Boeing Defense Space & Security has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Strength Analysis Engineer to join us as part of our MQ-25 team located in Hazelwood, MO.

The MQ-25 is a new autonomous, unmanned carrier based refueling air vehicle. The MQ-25 program is working the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of 7 flight vehicles and two full-scale test articles for the Navy. The mechanical systems team is responsible for definition of many systems elements elements on the vehicle, including fuel, hydraulics, environmental control systems, mechanisms, landing gear and pylon.

Systems strength engineers support the build by analyzing required design changes, assisting in disposition of nonconformances across many of the mechanical systems areas (fuel, hydraulics, equipment, electrical, mechanisms, landing gear, and environmental control systems). The MQ-25 uses a model based design engineering release process, and product data management tools. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the first vehicle production and testing process on a new franchise platform.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads 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

• Leads 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 documents 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

Hybrid schedule (in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and virtual work allowed Monday, and Fridays if program needs can still be met.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or Internationally depending on business needs

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics

• 7+ years’ experience in structural analysis methods and tools such as Finite Element Analysis

• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical systems design or analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience working with computer aided design such as CATIA, Solidworks, or Siemens NX

• Experience with Finite Element Models (FEM)

• Experience mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams

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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift Work Statement

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

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.