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Experienced / Senior Loads and Dynamics Engineer

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Hazelwood, MO
104K-171K Annually
Senior level
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Hazelwood, MO
104K-171K Annually
Senior level
Support tactical aircraft programs by analyzing structural dynamics, developing test plans, and collaborating with design teams to ensure air vehicle performance and safety.
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Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Experienced/Senior and Dynamics Engineer to support tactical aircraft programs in Hazelwood, MO.
As a member of the BDS Air Dominance Loads & Dynamics (L&D) Capability Team, you will be part of a core engineering team directly supporting production and development programs including F-15, F/A-18, T-7A, MQ-25, and proprietary programs. The L&D team is looking for individuals with experience in flight vehicle structural dynamics, including aeroacoustics, buffet, vibration, and shock. Position commensurate with experience level.
Position Responsibilities
  • Lead in developing air vehicle environments for vibrations, shock, and/or acoustic noise
  • Collaborate with the airframe & subsystems design and analysis engineers to generate integrated models for flight vehicle analysis consistent with a Model Based Engineering (MBE) environment
  • Perform analysis for buffet, aeroacoustics, and vibration to support air vehicle design and stores integration
  • Define flight envelopes and operational limits based on analysis and/or test results
  • Develop flight test and ground test plans
  • Execute wind tunnel, ground, and/or flight test programs by the development of test requirements, providing data for pre-test analysis, monitoring testing, data analysis and documenting results, in order to support design and verification of vehicle and components
  • Review and approve airframe and subsystem hardware packages for flight worthiness and to ensure the air vehicle meets the service environment
  • Onsite support for hardware vendor qualification tests, including troubleshooting and approving test plan changes
  • Provide data to support the definition and documentation of structural design requirements for the service life of the product, to ensure company, customer and regulatory requirements are met
  • Present load and/or dynamic issues to management and customers during program level reviews and other technical meetings

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Strong understanding of structural dynamics, including dynamic response of structures and vibration analysis
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software, such as NASTRAN

Preferred Qualifications
  • Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance
  • Experience leading teams and/or projects
  • Proficiency in one or more higher-level programming languages such as Python, Fortran, MATLAB, or similar
  • Experience with supersonic and subsonic military aircraft

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.
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300
Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 21, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Top Skills

Fortran
Matlab
Nastran
Python

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