ynergetic Industries is seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer to support our customer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, in St. Louis, Missouri. This is an onsite position supporting military aircraft development, modification, sustainment, and structural integrity programs.
As a member of the team, you will perform structural analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structure, support aircraft modifications and repairs, and contribute to the continued airworthiness and performance of Boeing military platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis including:
- Internal Loads (Finite Element Modeling)
- Static Strength Analysis
- Fatigue Analysis
- Damage Tolerance Analysis
- Durability Assessments
- Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to support aircraft design and modification efforts.
- Evaluate aircraft primary and secondary structure to ensure compliance with strength, durability, fatigue, and certification requirements.
- Develop finite element models, simulations, and analytical solutions to verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
- Review and analyze aircraft structural modifications, repairs, installations, and upgrades.
- Support design, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustainment activities.
- Coordinate closely with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, and customer teams.
- Develop and review structural substantiation reports and certification documentation.
- Support test planning, test execution, and validation of structural performance.
- Investigate in-service structural issues, failures, and field-reported discrepancies, providing engineering dispositions and corrective actions.
- Develop and improve analytical methods, tools, and processes to enhance engineering efficiency and quality.
- Participate in technical reviews, customer meetings, and program coordination activities.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of aircraft structural analysis experience.
- Experience performing stress, fatigue, durability, and/or damage tolerance analysis on aircraft structures or mechanical systems.
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and methodologies.
- Knowledge of aircraft primary and secondary structure design principles.
- Experience working in a collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required program access.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Boeing commercial or defense aircraft experience.
- Experience supporting military aircraft modification or sustainment programs.
- Experience with MSC Nastran, Patran, FEMAP, HyperMesh, HyperWorks, or similar structural analysis tools.
- Experience with aircraft loads development and finite element modeling.
- Experience leading technical teams or mentoring junior engineers.
- Experience with NX CAD and Teamcenter.
- Knowledge of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Experience supporting aircraft certification, test, or airworthiness activities.
- Familiarity with damage tolerance, fatigue crack growth, and structural repair substantiation methods.
Work Location
Onsite – Boeing Facility
St. Louis, Missouri
About Synergetic Industries
Synergetic Industries provides engineering, manufacturing, and technical services supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, and advanced manufacturing customers. Our team delivers practical engineering solutions while maintaining a commitment to technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and professional growth.
At Synergetic Industries, we specialize in providing innovative fixture solutions for precision machining and manufacturing operations. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients across various industries.
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