Airbus

Senior Static Stress Engineer

Airbus • $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or related field
  • 3 years of experience in structural design, analysis, and mechanics in aerospace
  • Proficient in performing static analysis of airframe structures
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and industry standard methods like Bruhn and Niu
  • Familiarity with creating technical documents and presentations
  • Skilled in maintaining compliance with industry regulations and standards
  • Knowledge of programming languages like Excel-VBA, Python, or JavaScript for automation

Responsibilities

  • Support the airline in-service fleet with aircraft structure repairs
  • Create integrated and certified engineering repair solutions
  • Ensure aircraft compliance with airworthiness requirements
  • Conduct complex stress/strength analyses to assess structural integrity
  • Collaborate with Design and Fatigue departments for optimal solutions
  • Manage workflow for self and teammates
  • Oversee project completion and meet customer requirements

Benefits

  • Opportunity for up to 20% telework
  • Direct hire position with a major aerospace company
  • Clear career progression within a reputable organization
  • Engagement with cutting-edge aerospace technology
  • Collegial work environment with emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Description:

TITLE: Senior Static Stress Engineer

EMPLOYER: Airbus Americas, Inc.

LOCATION: Wichita, KS

DUTIES: Support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure. Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers. Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition. Perform complex stress/strength analyses to assess the structural integrity requirements have been met using standard hand and computer methods. Collaborate with Design, Fatigue and other appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum design solutions for the airline customer. Manage workflow for self and teammates. Guide the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field and 3 years in any job title involving experience in structural design, analysis, and mechanics of materials in the aerospace industry. Prior experience must include: Applying technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve technical problems; Creating and delivering technical documents and presentations; Performing Static analysis of airframe structures using classical hand analysis methods, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and industry standard methods including Bruhn and Niu; Designing and justifying complex repair solutions for aircraft structures; Interpreting maintenance documentation techniques and procedures including SRM, NTM, AMM, CMM, or IPC; Applying programming languages including Excel-VBA, Python, or JavaScript for automating analysis methods and processes; Using Design and Stress tools including CATIA for structural analysis of repairs and modifications of aircraft parts. Up to 20% telework permitted.

TO APPLY: Submit application by selecting "Apply" on this page and following prompts to attach resume and submit.

JOB CODE: AA241

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

Job Posting End Date: 11.30.2026

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
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135,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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