Static Stress Engineer - Contract

Airbus•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Static Stress Engineer to join our Engineering department as a Contractor based in Wichita, Kansas. Job Summary: As a Static Stress Engineer you will support 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. Meet the team: Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world. Your working environment: Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Your challenges: 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. Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed. Works independently. 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. Has obtained and utilizes Static Approver Signatory effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
9 years of design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
Experience in metallic/composite airframe structure and/or system installation of electrical harnesses, fuel lines, hydraulic systems.
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
Up to ~5 % Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer / project requirements
Authorized to Work in the US
Onsite or remote: Onsite a minimum of 90% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.
Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment; daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; 10% of the time.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.

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.
Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed.
Works independently.
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.
Has obtained and utilizes Static Approver Signatory effectively.