Mechanical Analysis and Strength Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently seeking an Associate (Level 2) or Mid-Level Strength Engineer (Level 3) to join the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) engineering design team in Hazelwood, MO supporting Boeing Phantom Works and Air Dominance Military Programs.
 

This team is responsible for creating a wide range of products to support military aircraft maintenance activity and ground operations for platforms including: F-15, F/A-18, T-7, MQ-25, and others. Basic Ground Support Equipment product examples include aircraft slings, engine installation equipment, landing gear installation equipment, handling dollies, and a variety of subsystems component installation equipment. Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Design is a niche within the aerospace industry that offers mechanical engineers countless opportunities to learn about and work with most aircraft systems without being tied to one specific area. Candidates proficient and interested in analyzing a wide variety of mechanical devices should apply.

The candidate selected for this position will support the maturation of existing design concepts into deliverable products and have opportunities to provide input and analysis for entirely new designs. The work environment is an office setting, collocated with other mechanical design engineers. Occasional domestic travel may be required to support suppliers.

Position Responsibilities P2

• Derive static loads using free-body diagrams

• Perform structural analysis on simple to medium complexity structural components and mechanisms using a combination of hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Typical software: Hypermesh, Optistruct, Common Structures Workstation (CSW), StressCheck

• Work with design engineers to incorporate design changes into new products based on analysis, loads, material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.

• Create strength reports documenting result of analyses

• Evaluate supplier hardware non-conformances and material substitutions

• Participate in informal peer design reviews

• Work under general supervision with advisement from more experienced engineers

Position Responsibilities P3

• Derive static loads using free-body diagrams

• Perform structural analysis on medium to high complexity structural components and mechanisms using a combination of hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Typical software: Hypermesh, Optistruct, Common Structures Workstation (CSW), StressCheck

• Work with design engineers to incorporate design changes into new products based on analysis, loads, material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.

• Create and review strength reports documenting result of analyses

• Evaluate supplier hardware non-conformances and material substitutions

• Coordinate and witness supplier proof tests

• Coordinate sizing and loads with air vehicle team for support equipment-to-air vehicle interfaces

• Support internal, informal peer reviews and formal design reviews as needed

• Train and coach early career engineers

• Work independently under minimal direction

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

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

• 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• Understanding of free-body diagrams and structural loads

• Knowledge of conducting structural analysis using various analytical methods

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals such as material properties, mechanisms, welding, etc.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• (Level 3): 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

• Experience using free-body diagrams and structural loads

• 2 or more years of conducting structural analysis using various analytical methods

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals such as material properties, mechanisms, welding, etc.

• Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA)

• Experience analyzing mechanical hardware (fasteners, bearings, springs, casters, etc.)

• Experience performing mechanism analysis (screw jacks, gear boxes, scissor lifts, etc.)

• Experience analyzing welded structures

• Experience with mechanical ground support equipment (engine dollies, aircraft jacks, cranes, etc.)

• Willingness to work outside the office environment and travel domestically to work with suppliers and witness proof tests

• General knowledge of fabrication methods for mechanical hardware, such as machining, welding, processing and assembly

• Good understanding of materials and material properties

• Experience prioritizing multiple simultaneous projects

• Ability to communicate with others and work on a team

• Technically minded with a high value placed on attention to detail

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. 

Pay & Benefits:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Associate Level (Level 2): $76,500 – $103,500

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $95,200 – $128,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 2025

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.