Stress Engineer

SOGECLAIR • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Stress Engineer performs structural analysis on metallic and non-metallic aircraft structures using classical hand analysis methods and finite element analysis. The role supports design from preliminary and conceptual phases through critical and detailed design, assesses structures and flight-test installations for static strength, and conducts fatigue and damage-tolerance assessments based on customer mission-profile requirements. The engineer prepares controlled engineering documentation and substantiation reports that meet program and certification-authority requirements, and supports design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and operations through Material Review Board duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant stress engineering experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder) to meet stated U.S. ITAR requirements.
• Proficiency in finite element method tools, such as Patran, Nastran, Nasgro, or Altair.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5.
• Understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience with certification procedures.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to work constructively and effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask efficiently.
• Good understanding of aircraft structural load paths and experience with analysis methodologies for primary and secondary structural components, including static, fatigue, and damage-tolerance analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Material Review Board experience is an asset and may be required for some positions.
• Experience in an integration role or function is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using classical hand-analysis methods and finite element analysis on metallic and non-metallic structures.
• Understand customer requirements and prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation, including structural analysis reports and specifications.
• Prepare and present design-review material for technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external or internal customers.
• Review designs for preliminary sizing of structural reinforcements and load-path definition for structural modifications.
• Support the design process from preliminary and conceptual design through critical and detailed design.
• Write, review, or approve structural substantiation reports meeting program and certifying-authority requirements (TCCA, FAA, and EASA).
• Assess primary and secondary structures and flight-test installations from a static-strength perspective.
• Perform fatigue and damage-tolerance assessments based on customer mission-profile requirements.
• Perform Material Review Board duties in support of operations, as required.

Benefits

• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Continuous training.
• RRSP with employer contribution.
• Group insurance with 50% employer coverage.
• Telecare.
• Five personal days.
• An additional week off during the holiday season.
• International and multicultural work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level