Lead Structural Analysis Engineer

Company:

Boeing India Private Limited

Overview

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace.

In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 80 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India’s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space.

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The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in India is leveraging a diverse talented pool of  5,500+ engineers, technologists, and innovators to drive growth and innovation in the global aerospace sector These engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets in traditional and emerging areas, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, to enhance quality, safety, and productivity for airline customers, shaping the future of aerospace in India for India, and the world.

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Position Overview:

Boeing India Engineering has an immediate opening for Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to support Aircraft Interiors Structures Stress Analysis - Seats. Our team of engineers support over 14,000 aircraft around the globe, and work closely with our customers to ensure that their fleet is operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. Join us today and help shape the future of commercial aviation.

This role will be based out of Chennai, India.

Position Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for performing stress review and analysis for aircraft seats while working as an integrated team.
• Understand and show compliance with applicable FAA and EASA regulations and requirements for certification.
• Perform the Supplier Data Report Review – Structure Substantiation Plan, Interface Loads Report, Static Test Plan & Report, Dynamic Test Plan & Report and Prepare Cert Plan & Compliance Summary Report.
• Performs detailed structural analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue and damage tolerance) to determine structural integrity (margins of safety), using classical techniques and Boeing tools.
• Evaluate structural integrity of aircraft components by way of classical hand calculations and, finite element method
• Generate documentation to report analysis and test results to support certification/Qualification
• Support Gated Reviews to validate the quality and completeness of work packages
• Guides structural design and configuration development.
• Researches and prepares data to support definition of structural design requirements.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION
• Candidate must possess excellent understanding of the Aircraft Interiors – Seats (Business Class, Furniture, Front Row Monuments, Economy Class, First Class, Attendant Seats… (Structures, Payloads, System integration).
• Experience of working with Boeing platforms are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in structural analysis of various airframe structures (Preferably Seats and interiors)
• Familiar with Interiors and Seats Stress requirements. (FAA and Boeing requirements)
• Knowledge of airplane operating environments
• Experience in utilizing FEM software (e.g., ABAQUS, PATRAN/NASTRAN, Hyperworks)
• Experience in utilizing industry CAD systems (e.g., NX/Teamcenter and CATIA/ENOVIA)
• Experience with structural analysis of metallic and composite structures.
• Experience with static analysis
• Robust understanding of engineering fundamentals such as material properties, Free-body diagrams, structural loads and analysis methods
• Experience or training with computer programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Python, Visual Basic).
• Experience with Boeing specific applications such IAS, CWS, XSA and others.
• Candidate demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills to liaise with several Stakeholders
• Ability to work across functional teams and organizations
• Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience
• Desire to continuously improve our airplanes

Typical Education & Experience:
Bachelors or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering and 12 -16 years of experience in stress analysis.

Relocation:

This position does offer relocation within INDIA.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (India)