Structural Analysis Engineer

As a Structural Analysis Engineer at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, your responsibilities include developing and documenting structural requirements, collaborating with various engineering teams, and verifying product design integrity using analytical methods and finite element models. You will also create and analyze test plans and results to ensure compliance with specifications. Your role will involve supporting in-service products and investigating potential improvements based on your findings.

To apply for the Structural Analysis Engineer position at Boeing, you need a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited engineering program, along with 5+ years of relevant work experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience or a PhD may also qualify you. Additionally, experience with both metal and composite structure stress analysis is preferred. Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is also required.

While prior aerospace experience is preferred for the Structural Analysis Engineer position at Boeing, it’s not strictly required. However, familiarity with aircraft control surface structures and experience as a stress analyst are advantageous. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills and engineering knowledge, particularly within structural and aerospace contexts.

A Structural Analysis Engineer at Boeing will work on various defense and aerospace projects, focusing on developing structural requirements for cutting-edge systems. This can include everything from analyzing failure modes in in-service products to verifying compliance with certification standards through rigorous testing and simulation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that Boeing's products meet the high standards required in this field.

Boeing offers a robust Total Rewards package for its Structural Analysis Engineers that includes competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits. This encompasses health insurance plans, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, and paid leave programs. Additionally, eligible employees may receive relocation assistance depending on their situation.

When discussing your experience with finite element analysis, emphasize specific projects where you applied FEM techniques. Highlight any particular software tools used, the types of structures analyzed, and the outcomes of those analyses. Be prepared to showcase your problem-solving approach and how your understanding of finite elements contributed to successful project outcomes.

Explain the various analytical methods you employ to assess structural integrity, such as stress analysis calculations and simulation through finite element models. Discuss how you integrate testing results into your designs and iterate based on findings from both design reviews and real-world performance data.

Recount a specific instance where you discovered a critical issue in a structural design. Detail the analysis you conducted, the steps you took to communicate the problem to your team, and how you implemented corrective actions. Highlight your critical thinking and teamwork in resolving the issue.

Talk about the resources you utilize to keep updated, including professional organizations, continuing education programs, workshops, and relevant journals. Mention specific advancements or trends you've encountered and your perspectives on how they could influence structural analysis practices within the aerospace industry.

Your answer should reflect your communication style, teamwork values, and willingness to share knowledge. Discuss how you promote open dialogue, establish regular check-ins, and utilize tools for project coordination, ensuring all engineering teams are aligned and informed throughout the design process.

Choose a project where your analysis of testing data led to performance improvements in a design. Explain your thought process in interpreting the results, the decisions made to modify the design, and the eventual benefits achieved, such as enhanced safety, reduced costs, or improved functionality.

Identify potential challenges such as tight deadlines, complex project requirements, or evolving technology. Discuss strategies you will use to address these challenges, such as prioritizing workflow, engaging stakeholders for feedback, or leveraging simulations and analysis tools to stay ahead of any issues.

Describe your understanding of relevant regulatory standards and how you incorporate these into your work processes. Provide examples of how you've documented compliance through testing and analysis results, and fostered collaboration with certification teams to ensure all requirements were met throughout the project lifecycle.

List specific software tools you are familiar with, such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or CATIA, and discuss how you have used these tools in past projects. Be ready to share insights into how these tools enhance your ability to simulate, analyze, and validate complex engineering issues.

Your answer should reflect your passion for aerospace engineering and your admiration for Boeing’s role in the industry. Discuss specific aspects of Boeing’s projects or values that resonate with you and how you feel your skills and experience align with their mission and goals.