Senior Stress Engineer

Airbus•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Stress Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, Kansas or Mobile, Alabama. You will be part of a team that supports the development of aircraft structures as a Static Stress analyst. Duties include performing complex static analysis for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design and fatigue colleagues to provide quality solutions. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength to weight ratio structures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical).
Minimum nine (9) years total experience in analysis with airframe structures. Experience to include static stress analysis with airframe structures.
Position requires in-depth knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.
Able to lead teams technically to achieve agreed milestones.
Demonstrates a refined approach to communication that resolves problems, facilitates consensus, and focuses on objectives
Able to represent Engineering in presentations at any Airbus related activity
Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Authorized to Work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Experience in airframe design (metallic & composites), stress analysis, SRM, MRB, FAR/JAR/CS/Part21, Certification, CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, is desired.

Responsibilities

Autonomously perform complex analyses to verify that structural integrity requirements have been met. Team assignments may include detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support.
Document analyses in support of trade studies or detail drawing sign-off for airframe structure.
Liaise with Design, Fatigue and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions.
Mentor and provide leadership to less experienced structural analysts.
Leads in the preparation of complex business and technical material and presentation packages.
Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed.
Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas, and status of work.
Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
Ability to obtain Static Authorizer Technical Signatory.
Guides and/or leads the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.
Key technical contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on major technical matters.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
holidays
generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
prescription
dental
vision
life
disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
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