Stress Engineer I

Airbus•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking an entry-level Stress Engineer I for its Engineering Team in Wichita, Kansas. The role supports development of aircraft structures through static analysis and/or fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metallic or composite aircraft components. Analysts use classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high-strength-to-weight-ratio structures. The position performs routine structural-integrity analyses and may support part sizing, layout maturation, trade studies, weight reduction, certification, and in-service support. The engineer documents analyses using Airbus computer-based tools, collaborates with Fatigue and Damage Tolerance (F&DT), Design, and other departments, and contributes to briefings and project planning with guidance. The role also supports local improvements to team processes, methods, and tools. The team works on aerostructure design and analysis, including primary aircraft structures such as wings and fuselages, and supports products throughout the aircraft life cycle. The position is based at Airbus’ engineering facility on the Wichita State University innovation campus. The posting identifies the role as on-site, while noting that remote work may be possible depending on business needs. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel is involved.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Aero, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, with strong coursework emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
0 to 3 years of total experience in static/F&DT stress analysis involving airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Understand basic technical principles, theories, and concepts and apply textbook solutions to routine technical problems.
Ability to work independently and collectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Dependable, self-motivated, and accessible.
Ability to prioritize concurrent assignments with guidance.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical procedures, and bill of material systems.
Ability to create and deliver technical documents and presentations with guidance.
Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite applications such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.
Effective written and verbal communication in English.
Interpersonal skills to interface effectively with personnel at all levels and across disciplines.
Ability to communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and work status to the Lead.
Willingness to undertake approximately 5% domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Minor in Computer Science.
Aerospace engineering internship with airframe experience.
Prior Airbus engineering internship experience.
Coding experience in C, C++, Python, or another programming language.
Conversational French and/or German.

Responsibilities

Perform simple or routine analyses to verify that structural integrity requirements are met.
Support detail-part sizing, layout maturation, trade studies, weight-reduction efforts, certification activity, and in-service support.
Document analyses for trade studies or detail-drawing sign-off for airframe structures using Airbus computer-based toolsets such as SAP, CATIA, and VPM.
Collaborate with F&DT, Design, and other Airbus departments to develop optimum solutions.
Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
Develop materials for team briefings to internal and external customers.
Understand project-planning requirements and implement activities to meet customer requirements.
Communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and work status to supervision and the Lead.
Identify and support local initiatives to improve team efficiency through process, methods, and tools improvements.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
Paid parental leave program.
Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
Prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
Opportunities for certifications, career development, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.