Stress Engineer - IV - V - Wichita
Expleo•Wichita, KS
•$64 - $74•Onsite
About The Position
The Stress Engineer will apply knowledge of engineering principles, theories, concepts, industry practices, and standards to deliver high-quality design engineering solutions while assuring procedural compliance within assigned engineering project teams. This role is for an Expert/Consultant Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, Structure) (Level 4-5) to join a team for an exciting new opportunity.
Requirements
- BS in Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Structural or related discipline)
- Level 4: 9 - 14+ years of Aerospace Stress Engineering experience with recognized technical expertise
- Prior experience using stress analysis tools and methods
- Experience with both composite and metallic structures
- Must have Boeing program experience
- Experience in static (FE and free body), fatigue, and transient analysis
- Proficiency in Nastran, Patran, Abaqus
- Strong capability in classical hand calculations and FEM methods
- In-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize and prioritize work contents based on project deliverables.
- Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft metallic and composite fuselage components, by classical hand analysis as well as Finite Element methods, to support structural design change efforts.
- Review and analyze design changes.
- Check to fatigue/static/damage tolerance (DT) loads.
- Generate stress substantiation reports.
- Develop or review structural qualification plans in accordance with OEM standards and regulatory requirements.
- Review and approve vendor drawings, stress reports, and test reports when requested.
- Coordinate with design engineers, team leads, suppliers, and technical management to ensure compliance with regulatory and project requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and present stress findings while challenging design solutions where appropriate.
- Compile and generate progress reports to communicate deliverable status.
- Demonstrate strong work ethic and urgency in completing assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation ($64–$74/hour)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
