Stress Engineer - IV - V - Wichita

Expleo • Wichita, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

EXPLEO USA is looking for a Stress Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in the Wichita, KS. This role involves performing structural and stress analysis activities to support aircraft design, development, certification, and production initiatives. The engineer will also support production and in-service engineering activities by providing timely technical solutions, conducting detailed stress analysis and substantiation of aircraft structures and systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements, and certification regulations is crucial. The position also includes preparing and reviewing engineering reports, supporting design changes, and participating in technical reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Stress Engineering.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, stress analysis methodologies, and aerospace engineering principles.
• Experience supporting aircraft production and manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• 7+ years’ experience working on Boeing aircraft programs.
• Knowledge of Boeing tools, processes, and engineering methods.
• Fuselage engineering experience, with B737 experience considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with floor structure analysis and design preferred.
• Production support engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural substantiation methods.

Nice To Haves

• F&DT (Fatigue & Damage Tolerance) analysis experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and stress analysis activities to support aircraft design, development, certification, and production initiatives.
• Support production and in-service engineering activities by providing timely technical solutions.
• Conduct detailed stress analysis and substantiation of aircraft structures and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders.
• Support engineering investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to structural issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards, customer requirements, and certification regulations.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical documentation, and certification data.
• Support design changes and engineering releases throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide recommendations to improve product performance and manufacturability.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – Market-competitive compensation based on experience, skills alignment, and geographic location.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company-sponsored Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401(k) with matching.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement
• Strong Team Culture

What This Job Offers

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