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Associate or Experienced Fatigue & Fracture Analysis Engineer

Boeing · Mascoutah, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Describe a time you had to develop or modify an analytical tool or process because the existing method wasn't good enough for the job.

initiative and technical creativity beyond running existing procedures

Tell me about a full-scale or structural test you helped plan. What did you specify in the test configuration and what went wrong that you didn't anticipate?

real experience translating analysis requirements into a workable physical test, and honesty about surprises

Tell me about a time you sat on or supported a Materials Review Board disposition. What was the structural concern and what did you recommend?

experience making defensible engineering calls on nonconforming hardware

Describe a project where you worked under minimal direction and had to figure out your own approach. How did you know you were on the right track before showing it to your lead?

capacity to self-check and work independently at the seniority level this role expects

Technical

Walk me through how you'd build a fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for a new structural component, from spectrum generation through crack growth prediction.

whether the candidate actually understands the end-to-end analysis workflow rather than just naming tools

Tell me about a time you used NASGRO or AFGROW to run a crack growth analysis. What inputs did you have to define and how did you validate the results made sense?

hands-on depth with the specific crack growth software versus surface familiarity

How do you approach applying classical stress intensity factor solutions when the geometry doesn't cleanly match a handbook case?

judgment in adapting textbook methods to real, messy structural geometry

How familiar are you with MIL-STD-1530 and the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program? Where has it shaped decisions you made on an analysis?

real exposure to the governing military standard versus just having heard of it

How do you decide what belongs in a certification report to substantiate structural requirements to a customer or regulator, and what level of detail is enough?

ability to produce documentation that will actually satisfy an external reviewing authority, not just internal engineers

What's the difference between how you'd analyze a legacy platform like the F-15 versus a newer program like T-7A or MQ-25A, given the data and models available for each?

adaptability across different levels of legacy data maturity, relevant given the range of programs listed

Situational

Say a fatigue test article fails earlier than your analysis predicted. Walk me through how you'd investigate the discrepancy.

systematic root-cause thinking when analysis and test data disagree

You're given a certification deadline that the customer won't move, but your fatigue analysis is showing marginal margins on a critical joint. What do you do?

how the candidate balances schedule pressure against structural integrity and regulatory obligations

An in-service aircraft reports an unexpected crack in a structure you're responsible for. How do you scope the investigation and communicate findings while the fleet is still flying?

how the candidate handles urgency, safety stakes, and communication under an active in-service issue

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The full job description

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Associate or Experienced Fatigue & Fracture Analysis Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing St. Louis is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace.  We are currently seeking Associate or Experienced Fatigue & Fracture Analysis Engineers to support current and emerging aircraft programs as part of the Air Dominance division in Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS). At Boeing, our engineers are the visionaries who shape the future of aerospace. Join us and unleash your expertise to create next-generation capabilities for incredible aerospace platforms. This is your chance to make a significant impact by contributing to a wide range of current and evolutionary aircraft and weapons systems across various divisions/business units, including: • Air Dominance (Phantom Works, F-15, F/A-18, MQ-25A, T-7A) • Mobility, Surveillance, & Bombers (777X) • Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (Harpoon, JDAM, SDB, SLAM-ER) • Boeing Global Services businesses Positions will be located at one of the listed locations: Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; St. Louis, MO; St. Charles, MO; St.; Mascoutah, IL. Position Responsibilities: • Lead development, integration and documentation of structural fatigue and fracture requirements. Verify structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. • Lead development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. • Define and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. • Support in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements. • Develop analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. • Able to plan and execute tasks within constraints imposed by internal and external customer schedules. • Work under minimal direction Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) • Level 2: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience • Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience • 2+ years of working with fatigue and damage tolerance analysis • 1+ years of experience with Spectrum Generation • 1+ years of experience full-scale testing and/or other structural and material testing plans • 1+ years of experience with application of classical stress intensity solutions • 1+ years of experience with PATRAN/NASTRAN, StressCheck, NASGRO, AFGROW • Experience writing technical reports • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. • Some positions may require the ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Active Secret Clearance • Experience with structural analysis on military aerospace products • Experience with MIL-STD-1530 (Aircraft Structural Integrity Program) and its requirements • Experience working on MRB (Materials Review Board) activities related to aircraft structures • Strong oral and written communications skills Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. 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 2: $85,000 – 115,000 Summary pay range Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: Safety Sensitive: 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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