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C-17 Structural Analysis Engineer (Associate, Experienced and Lead-Level)

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Support the C-17 aircraft program by performing structural analysis, qualifying repairs, and documenting results. Train early career team members and work on-site.
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C-17 Structural Analysis Engineer (Associate, Experienced and Lead-Level)

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Lead-Level Structural Analysis Engineers to support the C-17 Program Engineering Team.  This position is primarily based in San Antonio, TX., but we are open to considering candidates for placement in Long Beach, CA.

The C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft with unique capabilities, combining the attributes of a strategic airlifter with those of a tactical airlifter.  Currently, C-17 operators plan to operate them until at least the 2070s, which will require extensive engineering support to monitor, modify, repair, and improve the fleet. In support of this goal, C-17 Structures is looking for motivated individuals to join the team to support the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program.

This is an exciting and uncommon opportunity to work on an amazing aircraft with a diverse and dedicated engineering team.  Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills on a program with an amazing history and long-term outlook. We’re highly supportive of innovative thinking, we respect and acknowledge hard work, we recognize maturity and integrity, and we reward bottom-line achievement. At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Work with other C-17 Stress Analysts to qualify repairs and modifications to the C-17 aircraft utilizing computer-aided and classical methods.
  • Document and publish/release structural designs and analysis results.
  • Become skilled in C-17 specific Tools, Processes, and Documentation.
  • Work towards eligibility to be granted C-17 Delegated Engineering Authority.
  • Supervise and train early-career team members.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Ability to work on-site 5 days per week.
  • May be asked to support other programs or perform other duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 1+ years’ experience with aircraft structural analysis.
  • 1+ years’ experience with finite element modeling structural analysis methods and tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues in an engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

5+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Experienced Level), including:
  • Design and repair of aerospace metallic and composite structures
  • Collaboration with team members
Preferred:
  • Use of: NASTRAN, PATRAN, CAS-D, ABAQUS, NX, Teamcenter, CSW
  • DC-10/KC-10/MD-11, C-17, F-15, F/A-18, AV-8B.
9+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Lead Level), including:
  • Design and repair of aerospace metallic and composite structures
  • Collaboration with team members
  • Leading, teaching within discipline
Preferred:
  • Use of: NASTRAN, PATRAN, CAS-D, ABAQUS, NX, Teamcenter, CSW
  • Support of McDonnell Douglas Corporation products such as: DC-8, DC-9/MD-80/MD-90/717, DC-10/KC-10/MD-11, C-17, F-15, F/A-18, AV-8B.

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Pay Transparency & Total Rewards:

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.  

Associate-Level Summary Pay Range:  $76,500 - $110,400

Experienced-Level Summary Pay Range:  $95,200 - $138,000

Lead-Level Summary Pay Range: $115,600 - $167,900

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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