Static Stress & F&DT Structure Engineer

Airbus•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for Static Stress & F&DT Structure Engineers to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, Kansas. You will be part of a team that supports the development of aircraft structures as a Static Stress or F&DT analyst. Duties include performing complex static or F&DT analysis for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design 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. 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. Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, or Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis, and/or mechanics of materials
Minimum 12 years total structure analysis experience in analysis of primary airframe structures.
Experience in composite aircraft structure (airframe)
In-depth knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.
A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
Authorized to Work in the US

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with A350, A220 Pylon or other Airbus commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
Document analyses in support of trade studies or detail drawing sign-off for airframe structure.
Collaborate with other (internal/external) technical departments to solve complex technical problems.
Develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product.
Mentor less experienced structural analysts and provide leadership and guidance of a highly complex range of problems.
Lead aspects of major projects successfully.
Set broad objectives with timelines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed.
Demonstrate a high level of listening and speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external.
Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

Benefits

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

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