Boeing Commercial Airplanes Structural Analysis Engineer 5

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Structural Analysis Engineer 5

Plans and organizes structural analysis work at the program level to assure total compliance with structural integrity and stability requirements. Develops, integrates and documents complex or unique structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance of the product. Works with customers and regulatory agencies to define certification processes that will ensure requirements are met. Reviews and approves certification results. Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and organizes test programs to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Investigates emerging technologies to develop future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under consultative direction. Leads development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. Guides 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. Preferred analytical tools - Nastran/Patran, Nasgro, Hypermesh and Abacus. 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. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements. Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Coordinates with Engine companies, Suppliers and Partners on engine related loads, temperature environments and vibration effects. Works under minimal direction.

Competencies
General

• Coaching/Teaching
Consistently and proactively clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding; provides advanced instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation to help team leaders, managers and internal employees develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently and proactively gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping team leaders, managers and internal employees, feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

• Collaboration
Mentors others in working effectively and cooperatively with team leaders, managers and internal employees; consistently and proactively establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving team leaders, managers and internal employees and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or thought leadership to other project team leaders when doing so would benefit the organization.

• Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.

• Managing Work
Identifies and creates hierarchy of activities and tasks based on criticality; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Deploys and ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively and efficiently. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts and maximize resources. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Consistently uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.

• Work Standards
Consistently and proactively establishes criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts, and delegates when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility. Holds others accountable for agreed upon responsibility.

Technical

• Aircraft Structure
Advanced, expert knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention). Advises company management on innovative advanced technical ideas and solutions.

• Analysis/Design Optimization
Expert ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.

• Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.

• Engineering Analysis
Advanced knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).

• Structural Repair
Advanced, expert knowledge of structural repair principles (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques). Knowledge of structural repair, overhaul, nondestructive inspection, corrosion control, and composites.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?

Do you have experience performing Large Aircraft Structures Analysis?

Typical Education/Experience
Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Other Job related information
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Structural Engineering positions require a minimum of a BS Degree, preferred in the following disciplines: MECHANICAL, CIVIL, AEROSPACE/AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING. ABET accreditation preferred. This is a HUB Requisition that supports staffing requirements for several existing and developmental airplane programs in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. Requires extensive experience working with Aircraft Stress Analysis/Structural Analysis.

• Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
• Division Bca Engineering
• Program
• Job Type Non-Management
• Experience Level Career/Experienced
• US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/07/2012