Job Description
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The Boeing Global Services (BGS) organization is looking for a Strength Engineer (Level 3) to join the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) engineering design team in Hazelwood, MO. This team is responsible for a wide-range of uniquely designed airframe and subsystem GSE, including equipment handling, testing, repair, and air vehicle interface of many systems including airframe/structure, hydraulics, flight controls, power systems, fuel, armament, landing gear, and all other mechanical interfaces with the air vehicle. This position will provide strength input / guidance, analysis (such as FEA) and approval of newly designed and/or modified mechanical GSE. This position will primarily support Air DominancePhantom Works, Air Proprietary 1 (AP1) Program with the potential for supporting a variety of military aircraft platforms, such as F-15, F/A-18, T-X, MQ-25, AAS, and others. The work environment is an office setting, collocated with mechanical design engineers. There will also be occasional visits to suppliers to witness proof load tests and acceptance tests.
Position Responsibilities:
Supports proposal preparation and new business development efforts.
Trains and coaches others.
Works under minimal direction.
Provide strength input and recommendations for new 3-D engineering layouts, 3-D models, designs / drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a wide variety of mechanical ground support equipment
Coordinate sizing and loads with air vehicle team for support equipment-to-air vehicle interfaces.
Perform a strength assessment for a variety of mechanical GSE structural components, mechanisms and occasional fluid system components.
Derive static loads through a free-body and apply them with either hand calculations and/or finite element analysis (FEA). Typical software: PATRAN, NASTRAN, Hypermesh, StressCheck, CSW and TK Solver.
Make engineering design recommendations based on analysis, loads, material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.
Document results in a strength report
Support internal, informal peer reviews and formal design reviews as needed
Evaluate supplier hardware non-conformances and material substitutions
Support internal, informal peer reviews and formal design reviews as needed
Work independently with advisement from other, more experienced strength engineers
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location (Hazelwood, MO).
This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required) with ability to receive special program access (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelors degree or higher in engineering or any technical field
3+ years of experience in one or more areas of aircraft structures such as design, strength, fatigue
3+ years of experience with engineering fundamentals such as material properties, free-body diagrams, structural loads and analysis methods
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team
Ability to occasionally travel domestically, work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mechanical or aerospace engineering
General familiarity with mechanical support equipment
General knowledge of fabrication methods for mechanical hardware, such as machining, welding, processing and assembly
Familiarity with mechanism analysis
Familiarity with weld analysis
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 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. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $95,200 - $128,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until March 26, 2024.
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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
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.
