Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer
Boeing · Oklahoma City
Lead Structural DaDT Analysis EngineerCompany:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer (Level 4) to join the Air Vehicle Engineering team located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
A successful member of this team will understand and execute repairs, modifications, upgrades, and analysis for the Bombers (B-1 and/or B-52) programs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with methodology and processes for stress analysis, DaDT analysis, and finite element modelling in the accomplishment of work
- Performs Failsafe Analyses, durability life calculations, and determines Damage Tolerance for fracture critical parts
- Familiar with Single Flight Probability of Failure methods for determining fleet risk
- Verifies structural integrity by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop the airframe structural environment, characteristics, and performance of the product
- Ensures USAF Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) requirements are met for airframe analysis and validation
- Calculates inspection intervals for fleet aircraft based upon calculated crack growth rates
- Develops and uses various Finite Element Models for crack growth coefficients
- Understands proper application of loads in FEMs
- Understands industry best practices in airframe primary structure and load paths
- 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.
- 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.
- Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the analysis and repair efforts
- 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 repair development effort.
- Leads repair development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design.
- Works under minimal direction.
The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Oklahoma City site.
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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
- Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models in the area of DaDT
- Expertise in linear elastic fracture mechanics
- Expertise with Paris Law & Spectrum Analysis
- Experience with classic crack growth analysis tools (such as NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, and/or BEAS)
- 9 or more years of experience in structural analysis
- 4 or more years of experience in fracture, fatigue, and/or DaDT analysis
- Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Active U.S. Secret Clearance
- Familiarity with Boeing Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 with an emphasis on Durability and Damage Tolerance
- Experience with Hypermesh, StressCheck, Abaqus CAE, and/or Nastran
- Familiarity with Lifeworks
- Graduate level or Senior level coursework in Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics
- Experience validating or verifying finite element model results
- Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques)
- Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on Boeing Commercial Derivatives – Commercial and/or Military applications (737, 747, 757, 767 & 777)
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 Work Statement:
This position is for 1st shift
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Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This is not an Export Control position.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 awardShift:
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