Structural Analysis Engineer - Test Fixtures & Vibration

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Analysis Engineer to support the Environmental Test Design Engineering team. You will perform structural analyses of test fixtures, assess strength and fatigue, and develop validated finite-element models for environmental test programs.

Role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required for security clearance and SCI/SAP access may be needed.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials Science).
• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Experience with structural analysis methods and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with Model Based Engineering tools and CAD software (Maya, 3DX, Blender, CATIA).
• Experience using analytical tools to validate design and document results.

Responsibilities

• Define and document load cases, boundary conditions, and acceptance criteria based on test objectives and facility constraints.
• Perform structural analyses (static, fatigue, modal, thermal and dynamic) on test fixtures, supports, and modified test articles.
• Develop and validate finite-element models and hand-calculation checks to support design decisions.
• Review CAD/assembly models and test setups to ensure structural integrity.
• Provide timely engineering guidance to the mechanical design team during concept development and detailed design phases.
• Evaluate designs for strength, stiffness, fatigue life, and resonant behavior; recommend mitigations and design improvements.
• Participate in design reviews, test plan reviews, and pre-test readiness reviews.
• Support installation, instrumentation placement, and on-site troubleshooting during test setup and execution.
• Produce analysis reports, verification documentation, and input for test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Support thermal and coupled structural/thermal analyses as required for environmental tests.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Technical writing

US Citizenship clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Maya

3DX

Blender

CATIA

3D CAD software

Job description

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Analysis Engineer to support the Environmental Test Design Engineering team. You will perform structural analyses of test fixtures, assess strength and fatigue, and develop validated finite-element models for environmental test programs.

Role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.