Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer

Boeing; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Relocation assistance

Onsite Oklahoma City

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Oklahoma City seeks a Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer to join the Air Vehicle Engineering team onsite in Oklahoma City, OK. You will lead damage tolerance, durability life calculations, and FEA model development for B-1/B-52 programs, ensuring ASIP compliance and fleet risk assessment.

The role requires a strong background in fracture mechanics, DaDT, and structural analysis with 9+ years of experience, and may involve security clearance work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Engineering with ABET accreditation
• 9+ years of experience in structural analysis, damage tolerance, and fatigue analysis
• Experience with FEA tools (HyperMesh, Abaqus, NASTRAN)
• Familiarity with Paris Law, spectrum analysis, and NASGRO/AFGROW

Job description

## Lead Structural DaDT Analysis EngineerApplyremote type: Onsite Joblocations: USA - Oklahoma City, OKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: May 11, 2026 (5 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR2026506877Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer**Company:**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**If you have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college and are not currently working in the aerospace sector in Oklahoma, you may qualify for a $5000 tax credit from the state of Oklahoma for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.****Language Requirements:**Not Applicable**Education:**Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent**Relocation:**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 award**Shift:**Shift 1 (United States of America)**Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud** - Recruitment Fraud Warning